Part-Time Runner/Junior Administrative Assistant

Background

PLA provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Philadelphia. For Philadelphia residents who are low-income, elderly, or disabled, our legal assistance is often crucial to protecting their homes, their children, their safety, and their livelihood.

This is a part-time position (less than 25 hours per week), and benefits are limited.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Provide assistance to the administrative staff as directed by the Administrative Manager.

JOB DUTIES

Essential

• Manage incoming and outgoing mail
• Monitor and restock office supplies and frequently used forms
• Monitor and restock kitchen supplies
• Deliver and retrieve documents from the courthouse
• Deposit checks at local bank branch as directed

Other Responsibilities

• Assist administrative staff with case file archiving as directed
• Photocopy and/or scan client documents for the case file
• Orient and train new staff on office procedures and resources
• Manage, operate, and train others to operate office equipment (e.g., phones, copiers, postage machines)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated curiosity and a willingness to learn and ask questions
• Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks in an efficient and organized manner
• Coachable, reliable, and dependable
• Ability to multitask for several different advocates with varying degrees of responsibility
• Excellent work ethic, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds

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Limited benefits available.