Office Manager

Join Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) and become part of a devoted team of advocates that provide life-changing legal services to address issues that disproportionately impact individuals and families living in poverty.

 

The Office Manager is a member of NLSLA’s leadership team and partners closely with the Human Resources Department, IT Department and Building Manager to identify and address the needs of staff, clients and applicants utilizing the El Monte office. They oversee the daily office operations for the El Monte office and are the primary point of contact for staff based in El Monte, local vendors and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is able to communicate clearly (orally and in writing), exhibit sound judgment, lead projects independently, work under pressure, and handle confidential matters with discretion.

 

The Office Manager will supervise a secretary and security guard and will report to NLSLA Chief of Staff.

 

Position:

 

Office Manager, Exempt

 

Availability:

 

Availability is Immediate. 

 

Salary:

 

$65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience. Excellent Benefits which include: choice of medical, dental, vision; life and disability insurance plans; flexible spending account (FSA)125 plan; 403(b) with employer contribution, bilingual pay supplement, sick and vacation pay, and 14 employer-paid holidays.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop office policies and procedures, and ensure they are implemented appropriately
• Order and track inventory of office supplies, equipment and furniture
• Oversee all assignments and changes in staff workspaces at El Monte office
• Address complaints from client, walk-in applicants and community partners and staff
• Assess and address needs of staff related to workspace, technology or interpretation/translation, administrative support, etc.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and special events.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized office
• Collaborate with other leaders to develop and implement program-wide policies and procedure, including safety and emergency response measures

 

Qualifications:

Required qualifications include:

• Minimum of 5-years of work experience, preferably in an administrative or office management role
• Flexibility and creativity; Effective problem solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail; Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient utilizing common office software and equipment

 

Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures
• Experience working in a law firm or non-profit organization
• Bilingual, Spanish or Mandarin preferred

 

COVID-19 vaccination is required, which is a condition of employment.  Reasonable accommodations will be considered.

 

 

About NLSLA:

 

Founded in 1965 as part of our nation’s War on Poverty, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) is now one of the largest and most prominent public interest law firms in California. NLSLA provides free assistance to more than 115,000 low-income residents of Los Angeles County each year. The NLSLA staff of 180, including 80 attorneys, specialize in areas of the law that disproportionately impact low-income people, including affordable housing and eviction defense, access to public benefits, support for domestic violence victims, access to healthcare, worker and consumer rights, services for justice-involved adults and youth, education rights, clean slate initiatives, and employment and training.

Through a combination of individual representation, high impact litigation, and public policy advocacy, NLSLA’s advocacy combats the immediate and long-parting effects of poverty and expands access to health, opportunity and justice.  NLSLA serves all of Los Angeles County with a special emphasis on the poverty communities of the San Fernando, San Gabriel, Pomona and Antelope Valleys, as well as the central county cities of Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena. In addition, NLSLA advocates are co-located in courthouses in Van Nuys, Lancaster, Chatsworth, Pomona, Pasadena, and Downtown LA; Hospitals and health centers in Sylmar, Van Nuys, North Hollywood and El Monte; and with social services providers in the Antelope Valley.