Summit Legal Aid is currently seeking an Intake and Office Administrator for our Somerset County office in Somerset.  

As a member of our team, you will:

• Handle a variety of day-to-day administration, including answering telephone calls, scanning and distributing correspondence and court filings, and addressing daily needs;

• Screen applicants for eligibility and processing intake of new client files, including callers, walk-ins, and online applicants;

• Internally and externally refer applicants to our six other offices and to partners in government, social, and legal services; and

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with file maintenance, correspondence, and other client matters.

Skills and Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Interest and ability to work with a diverse client population of varying social, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds;
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team, prioritize responsibilities and manage and meet time-sensitive deadlines;
• Customer service experience;
• Pleasant phone manner;
• Organizational skills to ensure that the office runs smoothly; and
• Time-management skills.

This position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of regular office supplies. This role requires the use of standard office equipment, software, and remote videoconferencing platforms. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential tenets of our mission, and our work environment and practices reflect our commitment to uplifting the marginalized and oppressed communities we serve. We strive to recruit and retain a full spectrum of staff who are representative of our communities’ diverse demographics.