Legal Program Coordinator

Sojourner House; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Sojourner House is seeking a Legal Program Coordinator to support the development and management of a statewide legal program for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Based in Providence, RI, the role collaborates with a Staff Attorney on family law matters and community outreach.

Responsibilities include intake management, document coordination, and client support services, with a focus on efficiency, data reporting, and cross-department teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in family law or related legal services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication required for client interactions.
• Strong organizational and detail orientation for case management.
• Experience supporting legal staff with filings and research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general project management for the legal program.
• Manage intakes and scheduling for consultations.
• Coordinate communication and document gathering for intakes/consults.
• Organize client files (physical and electronic).
• Assist Staff Attorney with file prep, drafting, research, and casework.
• Maintain calendar reminders for hearings and client communications.
• Support clients with safety planning and referrals to resources.
• Contribute to grant reporting and program evaluation.

Skills

Two years family law experience

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

EmpowerDB

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job 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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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.