Office Support Clerk
Office Support Clerk – 20 to 28 hours per week (28 hours per week preferred)
The downtown Minneapolis office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (Legal Aid) seeks an Office Support Clerk. Legal Aid provides legal representation in civil matters to families and individuals with low incomes, people with disabilities, and seniors - supported by funding from the State of Minnesota, the federal government, local governments, foundations, local law firms, and corporations, etc. Legal Aid enjoys a good rapport with, and strong support from, the organized bar. Legal Aid does not receive funds from the Legal Services Corporation.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include filing; copying; scanning; sorting and distributing incoming mail; posting outgoing mail; internet research; data entry; proofreading and preparing letters for mailing; front desk/switchboard backup; generating documents utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; organizing and maintaining files; and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Familiarity with MS Office applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook); strong attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple tasks/deadlines and switch focus as needed; ability to work independently and be self-motivated; and ability to learn new technologies, software systems, and processes as they are deployed. Preferred qualifications include typing skills of at least 65+ wpm and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Hours/Salary: The starting salary is $15.68/hour to $16.70/hour depends on experience. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, family medical, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance. The hours are 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Deadline: Applications are due by Thursday, October 3, 2019. Late applications may be accepted until the position is filled.
Legal Aid is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.