RECEPTIONIST/INTAKE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Full-time Receptionist/Intake Screener position.
Must enjoy people, variety and hectic pace.
Flexibility in hours are available.
LOCATION: Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota, Moorhead, Minnesota.
ORGANIZATION:
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM) is a non-profit organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income people and families in 22 counties in northwest Minnesota.
With 3 offices located in Moorhead, Alexandria and Bemidji, and a 45+ year history of helping people enforce their legal rights, LSNM is committed to ensuring access to justice is available to all people in our communities.
The 22 counties served by LSNM contain thousands of lakes, wilderness, incredible beauty and limitless recreation possibilities.
There are extensive cultural opportunities, and access to metropolitan areas.
Be part of our mission-driven team, where the work aligns with your values and the job fits into your life.
As an equal opportunity employer, LSNM is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff.
We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply.
We welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities.
Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goal of equal justice for all.
RESPONSIBILITIES: All aspects of receptionist/secretarial work, including client intake, drafting letters, filing, copying, telephone, scheduling, etc.
One key job responsibility will be performing screening for financial eligibility, case priorities, conflicts, and detailed case information.
The screening will be primarily by phone but does include personal interviews.
Applicants must be flexible and willing to accept additional duties as necessary.
Diverse economic, social or culture experience area is a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Strong telephone skills
· Experience in use of Microsoft Office 365, Word or similar word processing systems preferred.
· Ability to deal pleasantly and professionally with clients, attorneys, and public.
· Sensitivity to and empathy for low-income persons.
· Reliable attendance and dependability.
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
· Attentive to detail.
· Ability to learn and use computer database program.
· Outstanding listening and communication skills.
· Experience in the legal field or in a law office preferred but not required.
· Ability to speak Spanish, Somali or Arabic a plus.
CLOSING DATE:
April 17, 2024
Starting Date: As soon as possible.
SALARY RANGE: Salary beginning at $40,000 dependent on years of experience, pursuant to current pay scale.
LSNM offers a 37.
5-hour work week, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
APPLICATIONS: Complete your application on BambooHR at https://lsnmlaw.
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Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national original, sex, religion, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age or veteran status is not permitted.
LSNM IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE.
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