Living with Conviction seeks one experienced Administrative Assistant to join our team, helping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals understand and exercise their post-conviction rights. We do not provide legal representation.
This is a six-month contract position, with a likely one-year extension at least.
LwC works to secure economic and racial justice with and for marginalized communities, especially formerly incarcerated individuals, through community-driven research, storytelling, and legal empowerment strategies.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office
Answer phone calls, take messages, and respond to inquiries in a professional manner
Format and proofread documents, letters, and reports
Assist with event planning and coordination
Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders, as needed
Organize and maintain physical and electronic files and records
Perform data entry and update databases, as required
Coordinate team schedules
Related responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Kind and communicative
At least three years of experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role
Proficient in administrative tasks, including filing, word processing, data entry, and record keeping
Excellent clerical skills with attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills – ability to successfully manage multiple duties, tasks, and deadlines and be able to prioritize work.
Professional phone etiquette and strong communication skills
Experience with event planning and coordination
Computer literacy, including proficiency in Google Workspace (Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.), Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat and willingness to learn new software applications
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Desire to collaborate with colleagues
Preferred but not required:
Lived experience with the criminal legal system
Experience working in a legal office
Fluency in Spanish
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We have an organizational, anti-racist commitment to cultivate a practice of belonging in the work we do and the work environment we create. Team members are expected to honor this commitment and approach their role with a desire to learn and grow in this area.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98107
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to livingwithconvictionWA@gmail.com by Wednesday, February 1. No phone calls, please.