Who We Are

MidPenn Legal Services is a civil legal aid law firm dedicated to providing high-quality free legal representation to low-income individuals and victims of domestic and sexual violence across an 18-county area in south-central Pennsylvania. Our vision is to advance access to justice for individuals who face social, economic, and racial barriers in this geographic region through representation at all levels of the legal system in the areas of public benefits, landlord-tenant, foreclosure, consumer, family, and elder law.
 

Position Description

The Support Staff position is full-time and will provide administrative support to the Mid Penn Legal Services Lewistown service office. Job duties include but are not limited to answering phone calls, greeting, and assisting visitors and prospective clients, typing various letters, forms, and memoranda, opening case files, sorting, and processing mail, and completing routine office functions.
 

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated, organized, and punctual individual who is passionate and strongly committed to helping the disadvantaged in our community with the following qualifications:

• Excellent administrative skills and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work well with the firm's clients and all walks of life while ensuring all clients and prospective clients are treated with dignity.
• Proficiency in the operation of all office equipment necessary for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Proficiency in completing client intakes in the electronic case management system and basic familiarity with retrieving data through search screens.
• Dependable, competent, trustworthy, and committed to providing legal services for low-income persons.
• Able to exercise sound judgment, show initiative, and keep confidential Information relating to clients.
• Good organizational skills and familiarity with typical office routines and procedures.
• Experience in a public  agency  or  law firm, including  screening clients and determining  client eligibility  is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team, prioritize responsibilities, and manage and meet time­
  sensitive deadlines.
• Bilingual ability (English/ Spanish) is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
   

Compensation and Benefits

MidPenn Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Salary will be commensurate with years of experience.

MidPenn Legal Services also provides excellent fringe benefits, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 12 paid Holidays per year.
• 4 days of paid personal leave.
• 12 days paid annual leave in the first year.
• Up to 84 hours of paid sick leave.
• 403(6) retirement benefit with discretionary employer contribution.
   

How to Apply

Interested persons should email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to : 

Rhodia Thomas, Executive Director
MidPenn Legal Services 
mplsjobs@midpenn.org
 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

MidPenn Legal Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
 

Reasonable Accommodation/Request Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job because of your disability. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation at any time by contacting the MidPenn Legal Services HR department at vdiggs@midpenn.org.
 

Wage Range Disclosure

The expected compensation range for this position is commensurate based on qualifications and experience.