Project Coordinator - Legal Access

State Bar of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bar of Texas in Austin seeks a cooperative Project Coordinator for the Legal Access Department to help expand access to justice for low-income Texans. You will coordinate large conferences, events, and meetings, manage communications, and provide administrative support across departments.

The role requires a college degree (preferred) and at least two years of related experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• At least two years of related work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with high performance.
• Spanish language ability is desirable.
• Experience with legal aid organizations or nonprofits is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for conferences and training events, including the Poverty Law Conference.
• Facilitate LAD communications and administrative support regarding activities, programs, and events.
• Assist with administrative support for the LAD Director, and for legal aid and pro bono attorneys as directed.
• Facilitate committee and stakeholder meetings as directed.
• Handle meeting logistics for LAD-related committees.
• Facilitate development and fundraising efforts of LAD as directed.
• Interface with the public via phone and email.
• Handle staff and volunteer travel arrangements.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Database software

Creative suite software

Online publication platforms

Social media tools

Job description

General Description

This position provides project coordination for the State Bar’s Legal Access Department (LAD) to support increasing access to justice for low-income Texans. The position assists with the coordination of large conferences, events, and meetings. Responsibilities include coordinating projects, program planning and development, communications, and supporting initiatives that expand access to justice and pro bono services across Texas. Involves frequent contact with State Bar departments, committees, volunteers, and the public.

Primary Functions

• Assists with curriculum development and coordinates logistics for conferences and training events, including the Poverty Law Conference and other important programs and events.
• Facilitates LAD communication and administrative support regarding activities, programs, and events.
• Assists with administrative support for the LAD Director, and as directed, for legal aid and pro bono attorneys, including the Language Access Fund and malpractice insurance.
• Facilitates committee and stakeholder meetings as directed.
• Handles meeting logistics for LAD-related committees.
• Facilitates development and fundraising efforts of LAD as directed.
• Interfaces with the public via phone and email.
• Handles staff and volunteer travel arrangements.
• Performs other responsibilities as needed.

Position Requirements

College degree preferred. Requires at least two years’ related work experience. Must be able to handle multiple projects with a high level of performance, attention to detail, and accuracy. Requires exceptional communication and organizational skills. Requires proficiency with creative suite software, online publication platforms, social media, MS Office, database software, and project management software. Must communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality. Ability to speak Spanish is desirable. Prior experience with legal aid organizations or a nonprofit is desirable.