This position requires an organized, reliable, and flexible individual that can communicate effectively and efficiently between internal and external clients. Day-to-day work includes problem-solving and managing a broad range of tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining good working relationships that promote Gladney’s mission of fostering positive change in the lives of families of children
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Works well in teams and collaborates with others.
- Manage weekly legal meetings with adoption and birth parent case managers.
- Promptly send and process documents to government entities, staff, and external clients.
- Communicate legal plans with in and out-of-state attorneys.
- Effectively draft legal documents.
- E-file drafted pleadings and track progress.
- Efficiently update and maintain notes and keep record(s) of case progression in web-based system.
- Provide support (as witness, notary, consult) to birth parent services staff.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Has schedule flexibility to be available on nights and weekends.
- Research laws, regulations and services in other states to assist the attorney and caseworkers working with the clients.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate degree or enrolled in secondary school with intent to receive an associates or bachelor’s degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Microsoft Teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
- Team player - Competency in building strong, influential relationships
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Aptitude for taking initiative and driving results
- Intelligence and motivation for learning
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Eager to provide support, as needed, cross-departmentally.
- Proficient research skills