Administrative Coordinator (Restoring Communities Workgroup)
Description:
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - Restoring Communities Workgroup
LOCATION: TBD
SALARY: $43,729.23/annual DOE, excellent benefits
AVAILABILITY: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is filled.
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is the frontline law firm for low-income people in Los Angeles and is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrative Coordinator. LAFLA seeks to achieve equal justice for poor and low-income people in greater Los Angeles. We change lives through direct representation, systems change, and community education. Founded in 1929, LAFLA has approximately 123 employees. LAFLA has an operating budget of more than $16 million and operates five neighborhood offices and several off-site locations. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org.
Project imPACT: focuses on expungements: clearing past convictions so people can have access to better work and housing opportunities.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be computer proficient; has experience with Word, Excel, and Power Point;
• Experience with court filings preferred;
• Understanding of and commitment to social justice;
• Good written and oral communications skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Ability to work collaboratively with all LAFLA staff, clients, and community organizations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
• Prepares drafts of routine correspondence and other legal documents and court forms for attorney review;
• Under the supervision of an attorney, conducts intake and handles cases that involve housing, immigration, family, government benefits law, and other criminal related legal issues;
• Performs a variety of responsible administrative duties, such as maintaining electronic and hardcopy filing systems and generating reports, answering inquiries over the phone or in person, case management system data entry, and managing administrative details with minimum direction;
• Works collaboratively with case managers, paralegals, and attorneys to provide holistic services and referrals;
• Opens and closes intakes in real time;
• Files legal pleadings with the court;
• Trains law clerks and volunteers on administrative aspects of their job;
• Coordinates logistic and administrative aspects of various projects, such as creating and maintaining clinic schedules; updating forms, brochures, templates, and Power Point presentations; and preparing/sending out materials;
• Provides support in case preparation, such as drafting correspondence and trial preparation;
• Participates in community outreach and education projects; and
• Other duties as assigned.
To Apply:
HOW TO APPLY -Please submit a cover letter and resume online to spwgjobs@lafla.org. Include “Administrative Coordinator-ReCo” in the subject line.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION – LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend. INTRODUCTORY PERIOD - A six-month introductory period will be required. VACCINATION POLICY AND COVID-19 PROTOCOLS – LAFLA requires all staff, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and have received at least one COVID-19 booster shot. If hired, all employees must present proof of vaccination by their start date. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact humanresources@lafla.org. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.
Information
Submission Deadline:
June 24, 2023
Organization Information:
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
United States
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