Legal Program Coordinator

Sojourner House, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with up to 4% employer-mat

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Vacation/Sick/Personal days

Job summary

Sojourner House is seeking a Legal Program Coordinator in Providence, RI, to assist in developing a statewide legal program for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The role requires coordinating intakes, calendaring, and outreach, with a focus on data reporting and grant compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in family law, fluency in English and Spanish, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in family law (motions, filings, etc.).
• Experience providing services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general project management to the legal program.
• Manage all intakes and scheduling for consultations.
• Manage all communication and document gathering for intakes/consults.
• Manage and organize all physical and electronic files for clients.
• Assist the Staff Attorney with file preparation, drafting, and submission; conduct legal research.
• Assist Staff Attorney with recordkeeping and calendar management.
• Communicate with clients and provide reminders for upcoming hearings.
• Provide supportive services such as safety planning and referrals to resources.
• Participate in program evaluation and grant reporting requirements.
• Coordinate intern communications, scheduling, and training.
• Update policies and systems to improve efficiency.
• Build relationships with other organizations for outreach to under-represented groups.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Excellent communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Multitask in fast-paced environment

Team collaboration across departments

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, GWS

EmpowerDB experience

Tools

EmpowerDB

Job description

• Location 386 Smith Street,Providence, RI, 02908,United States
• Base Pay $26.00 - $28.00 / Hour
• Job Category Advocacy
• Employee Type Non-Exempt F/T Hourly
• Manage Others No

Description

Job Title : Legal Program Coordinator

Reports To: Staff Attorney

Location : Providence, RI

Status: Full-Time, In office M-F Nonexempt (37.50 hours/week)

Compensation: $26 to $28 an hour, commensurate with experience. This position has a 37.50 hour work week. Eligible for employee benefits, including accrued vacation/sick/personal, paid holidays, health & dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, professional development opportunities, and a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match.

ABOUT US

Sojourner House is a comprehensivedomestic violenceand sexual assault agency that provides residential, educational, and community-based interventions to families and individuals impacted by abuse. We have offices in Providence and Woonsocket, and programs that operate statewide. Our goal is to help our clients rebuild their lives, piece by piece, through a variety of services.All ofour programs work from the premise that violence is an unacceptable means to solving interpersonal conflict, and we encourage only non-violent methods of working out conflicts.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The main function of the Legal Program Coordinator is to assist in the continued development of a comprehensive state-wide legal program to provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in matters including but not limited to custody, child support, divorces, guardianship petitions, restraining orders, and other family law related legal matters. This role is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide general project management to the legal program;

Manage all intakes and scheduling for consultations;

Manage all communication and document gathering for intakes/consults;

Manage and organize all physical and electronic files for clients;

Assist the Staff Attorney with file preparation, file drafting and submission, legal research, as well as any other assigned casework;

Assist the Staff Attorney in record and calendar keeping;

Assist Staff Attorney with client communications and reminders for upcoming hearings as needed;

Provide supportive services to clients such as safety planning and directing them to community resources as needed;

Participate in the program evaluation process with the legal team;

Prepare timely data and program reports as required for grant compliance with the OVW and any other grantors;

Manage any intern communication, scheduling, task assignments and training;

Update policies, procedures, and other internal systems consistently to improve efficiency of the program;

Build and maintain relationships with organizations and assist with ongoing outreach efforts to under-represented groups (including the refugee population, undocumented victims, special immigrant juveniles, etc.);

Other related duties as assigned;

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

A minimum of two years of experience working in family law (experience drafting motions, filing with the court, etc.) highly preferred

Experience providing services or managing programs that provide services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking preferred

Ability to speak English and Spanish fluently (both written and oral) is required

Deliver exceptional service through clear, respectful, and engaging phone interactions

Must be organized and detail-oriented

Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work as a team and with individuals across various departments

Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach

Computer competency required (Word, Excel, Google Workspace and general online competency);experience with EmpowerDB a plus

Have familiarity working with individuals from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds

Have a demonstrated familiarity with underserved populations

Have a familiarity with social service services in Rhode Island

Applicant must pass a federal and multi-state background check if offered the position

Applicant must have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle.

SCHEDULE, WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a full-time, on-site position. Travel to other offices and agency-owned buildings throughout the state will be required. Occasional evening hours may be necessary to meet agency needs.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made as necessary.

Regularly required to stand sit walk use hands to finger, handle, or feel reach with hands and talk or hear

The employee must be able to carry objects weighing 10-25 pounds occasionally

Frequently required to walk and climb several sets of stairs

Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable insured vehicle

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the environment is sometimes chaotic

Sojourner House is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.

To learn more about our work, please visit us at www.sojournerri.org.