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OFFICE MANAGER/LEGAL SECRETARY

The Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis (LASM), a division of Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance (MMLA), is seeking a full-time Office Manager/Legal Secretary for its North Minneapolis office. The position is a full-time position (Monday through Friday). Office hours will be either 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

BACKGROUND: MMLA, which includes LASM, is an 8-office, 70-attorney program providing free legal representation to low-income and elderly persons and persons with disabilities. MMLA receives funding from the United Way, the federal government, the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, foundations, local law firms and corporations, etc. MMLA enjoys a good rapport with, and strong support from, the organized bar. MMLA does not receive funds from the federal Legal Services Corporation.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The position includes providing necessary secretarial and administrative support to four staff, including typing legal documents and general correspondence, processing case files, entry of data into the case management system, filing, copying, faxing, answering phones and greeting clients, opening and distributing mail, ordering supplies, maintaining the office equipment (fax machine, copier, postage meter) and other duties. The office manager/legal secretary will help secretaries in other LASM offices when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires two years of office administrative/legal secretary experience and a demonstrated ability to type 65 wpm. The position will require a self-motivated, flexible person with a word processing background, familiarity with or ability to learn file management software (WORD and document management experience preferred), good spelling and language skills, and dictation machine experience. Applicant must be able to communicate effectively by phone, in person and in writing, to deal with work and office problems openly and constructively, and to work in a fast-paced environment. Diverse economic, social or cultural experiences are a plus.

SALARY: Salary $30,817 to $55,806, depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance for employee and dependents, life insurance, sick, liberal vacation, and holidays. Casual working environment.

APPLICATIONS: Applications are due May 12, 2008, but will be accepted until position filled. No calls please. Send resume, references and cover letter detailing past relevant experience and interest to:

Pam Cunningham, Ad #427

Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance

430 First Ave. N., #300

Minneapolis, MN 55401-1780

Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project ("BWLAP"), a state-wide nonprofit organization based in South Minneapolis, seeks to fill an open position on its Board of Directors. BWLAP's mission is to effect system change, secure access to justice, and improve the legal system's response to battered women, particularly underrepresented women, and their children. BWLAP has been providing legal information, resources, and training to battered women and children, their advocates, attorneys, and other service providers for over 10 years. It is particularly renowned for its annual New Laws trainings, held at multiple locations throughout the state. It also runs special immigration and housing initiatives. More information is available at www.bwlap.org.

The Board of Directors meets the fourth Thursday of every month, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Board members from remote areas may participate by phone. Board members are asked to serve a two year term. Some knowledge of domestic violence is helpful, but not required. The Board seeks members from diverse backgrounds with skills in areas such as fundraising, finance, marketing, human resources, program development, public relations, technology, and the law. BWLAP is also recruiting members for its Advisory Council, which is open to all members of the public who are interested in BWLAP's mission, and has more flexible participation requirements. To apply, or for more information about serving on the Board or the Advisory Council, please contact Chloe Thompson (651-336-6094 or sct@oarlaw.com) or Tonya Boyd (651-402-1625 or tonyasboyd@gmail.com).