Overview The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for the Senior Citizen Legal Program. The position is funded through a grant with the Suffolk County Office for the Aging. Responsibilities Provide administrative support for the Senior Citizens Legal Project, including but not limited to the following: + General office work including: answering telephones, filing, data entry/case management, scanning, etc. + Conduct phone intakes/screening of clients. + Responsible for assisting with statistical case reports. + Must maintain office records. + Schedule appointments for clients. + Conduct intakes of potential clients and enter all matters into CLIO (files system). + Assist attorneys with drafting legal documents and client letters. + Send case closing letters to clients for Senior Citizens Legal Program. + Assist Externship students. + Applicant must be a capable, efficient, well-organized individual willing to grow with the position. + Coordinate with team members. + Assist with clinic students. + Meet and greet clients. + Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. Qualifications Education/ Experience + Bachelor's Degree preferred. + Two years of experience in assisting in the administration of an office. Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities + Strong interpersonal skills + Well organized + Able to prioritize tasks + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook Physical Demands + Extensive Use of Computers + Excessive sitting and standing + Ability to lift 5 lbs. Maximum Salary USD $45,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary USD $36,000.00/Yr. Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes: + Full range of Health Plans + Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) + Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan + Dependent Care and Transit Programs + Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance + Short-term and Long-term disability programs + Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) + Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children + Employee Assistance Program + Early-Release Fridays (upon approval) + Generous Paid Time Off + Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday + Annual Holiday Schedule All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first. Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment. Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330. Job Locations US-NY-Central Islip ID 2024-11716 College TUNY - Touro Law Center Position Type Full-Time Schedule Shift M-Th 9am-5:30pm and F 9am-2:30pm Hours Per Week 36.5 Travel None Category Administrative/Office Support FLSA Status Non-Exempt Location : Country US