Legal Administrative Assistant - San Marcos

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program; San Marcos (CA); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave & holidays

Résumé du poste

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Staff Attorney at the North County Family Justice Center in San Marcos, CA. The role provides legal services to abuse victims and involves intake, client services, and records management. The position is full-time, based in the office five days per week with typical hours 8:30 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. The department supports SDVLP locations across San Diego County, and bilingual communication is

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Minimum 6 months of general office administration experience.
• Must have dependable transportation with valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Screen applicants to determine eligibility for services and conduct intake of new clients.
• Assist in providing client services.
• Maintain accurate program records and client/volunteer information for reporting and operations.
• Collaborate with Family Justice Center staff to coordinate legal services.
• Maintain client files and create forms and documents.
• Coordinate volunteer schedules.
• Assist in recruiting and training volunteers.
• Schedule presentations and trainings.
• Provide coverage at various SDVLP locations as needed.
• Translate/interprete for clients as appropriate.
• Travel to/from court for filing legal documents and serving documents.
• Engage in other tasks to further SDVLP’s mission.

Connaissances

Bilingual Spanish-English

General office administration

Reliable transportation

Formation

Associate degree

Outils

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: North County One Safe Place - San Marcos, CA 92069

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Established in 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. (SDVLP) is the oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal services program in San Diego County. SDVLP’s mission is to provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers who are willing to donate their time and resources. Our team of talented and passionate employees is collegial, supportive, and committed to providing top-quality legal services to indigent, vulnerable San Diegans.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

The Legal Administrative Assistant will support the work of the Staff Attorney at the North County Family Justice Center (FJC) in San Marcos by providing legal services to victims of abuse.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Screening applicants to determine eligibility for services and conducting intake of new clients
• Assisting in providing client services
• Maintain accurate program records, including client and volunteer information, to support operational processes, reporting, and other administrative needs
• Collaborating with Family Justice Center staff to effectively coordinate legal services
• Maintaining client files and creating forms and documents
• Coordinating volunteer schedules
• Assisting in the recruitment and training of volunteers
• Assisting in the scheduling of presentations and trainings
• Providing coverage and support at various SDVLP locations across San Diego County based on organizational and operational needs
• Translating/interpreting for clients, as appropriate
• Traveling to/from court for filing legal documents, delivery to the Sheriffs for service, and returning documents to the legal clinic
• Engaging in other tasks and projects as needed to further SDVLP’s mission

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency (written and verbal) in Spanish and English required
• Strong Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills required
• At least 6 months of general office administration experience required
• Must have dependable transportation, and a clean driving record. Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance is required
• Associate degree.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time position that will be in the office 5 days per week at the North Family Justice Center located in San Marcos; and Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 37.50-hour work week.

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K retirement plan with a generous match after 6 months of employment
• 15 days paid annual leave (increases to 20 days after 2 years), 10 days paid sick leave, and 16 paid holidays
• We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

SDVLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.