Administrative Coordinator - Eviction Defense Center Workgroup

Overview Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you! The Organization: LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. Celebrating 95 years of service to Los Angeles communities, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please visit The Workgroup: The Eviction Defense Center , created in 1983, is the first large-scale eviction defense program. Right to Counsel is a new project that brings much-needed eviction defense resources to tenants in Los Angeles County communities through the program Stay Housed Los Angeles, in coordination with other legal service providers and tenant organizers. The EDC team fights to preserve, defend, and protect tenancies, and advocates for a Right to Counsel for all tenants. LAFLA is currently seeking applications for the position of Administrative Coordinator. Assigned location is subject to change during course of employment. Responsibilities Participates in community outreach and education projects in person and online. Works with staff and volunteers in workshop and clinic settings to increase legal services to the tenant community. Coordinates logistic and administrative aspects of various projects, such as creating and maintaining outreach schedules; collecting documents from clients; updating/translating forms, brochures, handouts and PowerPoint presentations; and preparing/sending out materials to staff/volunteers. Works with community partners and organizations to further LAFLA target goals and serve the community. Conducts intake and answers inquiries on the status of legal procedures and general procedural aspects of processing legal actions by the office, under attorney supervision. Performs administrative duties including maintaining electronic and hard-copy filing systems, managing appointment calendars, answering inquiries via email/phone/in person, case management system data entry, and coordinating details with minimal direction. Answers hotline and client online applications; screens clients for eligibility and triages appropriate legal assistance; opens and closes intakes in real time. Collects and organizes client files and documents; maintains client resources and administrative manuals and forms. Assists attorneys or legal staff with interpreting for limited-English proficient clients in attorney-client meetings, administrative hearings, and translating correspondence. Ensures retention/collection of required documents and data for proper closing of case files pursuant to funder demands. Qualifications Must be computer proficient; experience with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience with housing law preferred. Understanding of and commitment to social justice. Good written and oral communications skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Ability to work collaboratively with all LAFLA staff, clients, and community organizations. Spanish language skills strongly preferred. Benefits & Compensation LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend. Equality and Accommodations The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io The profession is committed to a healthy work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule and wellness benefits as part of the compensation package. LAFLA staff enjoy wellness-related benefits, Wellness Friday sessions, a wellness content library, observed holidays, and generous time-off benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles