Project Coordinator - Legal Non-Profit

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Bar Justice Center is seeking a Project Coordinator to support legal services for low-income New Yorkers. This role involves client interaction, data management, administrative tasks, and legal research. A commitment to social justice and teamwork is essential. The position offers a hybrid schedule and a starting salary of at least $51,250.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health plans

401K

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of relevant work experience or internships.
• Ability to connect with diverse backgrounds and enthusiasm for public interest legal work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients seeking legal assistance.
• Assist in preparing grant applications and reports.
• Conduct legal research and draft initial papers under attorney supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data-entry skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Respectful interaction skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

LegalServer

Job description

Job Description

Job Posting:

Project Coordinator

Department:

City Bar Justice Center

Reports to:

Project Director

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) seeks an enthusiastic and organized individual committed to equal access to justice to join our team as a Project Coordinator, a role similar to a legal assistant or paralegal. CBJC annually provides high-quality, free civil legal services benefiting over 27,000 New Yorkers who lack resources to hire private counsel. CBJC collaborates with the New York City Bar Association, law firms, corporate legal departments, law schools, courts, and other stakeholders. Last year, over 2,200 pro bono attorneys donated services to support clinics and client work across CBJC’s legal projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients seeking legal assistance, conduct eligibility screening and client interviews, and provide case assessment support.
• Maintain client and volunteer databases and diligently track case statistics.
• Assist in preparing grant applications, reports, and other fundraising activities.
• Provide administrative support by answering phones, setting up client appointments, and providing caring follow-up to clients in vulnerable moments.
• Support logistics for virtual and in-person training programs, legal clinics, and outreach events.
• Conduct legal research and draft initial papers or applications under attorney supervision.
• Liaise with attorney volunteers from law firms and corporate legal departments.
• Provide general administrative support, including new programming within CBJC projects.

Experience, Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a professional setting.
• At least 6 months of relevant work experience or internships.
• Strong organizational, data-entry, and project management skills; high attention to detail; excellent communication skills; ability to interact professionally with clients, volunteers, and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; ability to learn LegalServer and other technologies quickly.
• Ability to connect with diverse backgrounds; enthusiasm for public interest legal work, social justice, and racial equity.
• Team player with respectful interaction skills.
• Proficiency in a non-English language is a plus but not required.

Start date: Late May or mid-June, with a minimum two-year commitment. In-person work in Manhattan on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days/week). Occasional local travel may be required.

This position is covered by Local 153, Office and Professional Employees International Union, with a starting salary of at least $51,250 for a 35-hour week, plus benefits including paid time off, health plans, 401K, and more.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).

To Apply:

Send a tailored cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

CBJC is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from underrepresented communities and diverse backgrounds. We are committed to non-discrimination and reasonable accommodations under ADA and related laws.

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