Summer Law Clerk

Summer Law Clerk Location: Statewide, VA Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! We are currently seeking a Summer Law Clerk to support our Office of General Counsel. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The Law Clerk will provide general administrative support to a department, group or program.  Compile basic information for inclusion in reports or presentations.  Perform routine clerical duties such as photocopying, compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information, and distributing mail.  Maintain records in compliance with ARC's record retention policy, prepare forms, verify information and resolve routine problems.  May have principal duties to answer telephone calls and reception.  Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD 1. Perform administrative duties such as photocopying documents, operating office equipment, opening and routing mail, preparing outgoing mail, and screens incoming phone calls. Answer routine questions and forward inquiries to appropriate department or business unit. Appropriate administrative logs for faxes, deliveries, shipments, etc. 2. Assist in the preparation of correspondence. May tabulate and post data in record book or spreadsheet. File and maintain reports and correspondence. 3. Receive and greet visitors. Direct them to the appropriate place or staff member. May issue control badges as required and record visitor’s arrival and departure. 4. May maintain inventory and coordinate the ordering of all commonly used office supplies. 5. May relieve other administrative staff in the unit during temporary absences. ------------------------- Scope Full knowledge of job. Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of general aspects of the job. Contact within department and occasionally outside of organization. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED Education: High School or equivalent required. Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience: N/A Skills & Abilities: Good verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of personal computer use, Microsoft Office Suite, and use of basic office equipment. Standard typing skills required. Ability to work on a team. Travel: None or very little. * Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). ------------------------- Physical Requirements Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Apply now!  Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good! The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. ​ Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws. AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONSpartner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations. Interested in Volunteering? Visitredcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here:  Summary of Rights