Job Description
Blue Ridge Legal Services, the legal aid society serving the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia (see www.brls.org), seeks to fill a receptionist/referral coordinator position in our Winchester office. Responsibilities include answering phones, general clerical duties including assisting attorneys and staff, referring cases to the private bar and monitoring the progress of referrals, maintaining case records in accordance with appropriate policies and regulations, and maintaining and monitoring client escrow accounts and related fiscal responsibilities. Qualifications include high school diploma, previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role, preferably within a legal setting, proficiency with office software, strong organizational and multitasking abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to speak Spanish a plus.