Founded in 1916 as the Legal Aid Society of San Francisco, the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center is the oldest legal service agency in the western United States. Today the organization is a recognized authority on issues affecting the working poor and utilizes direct legal services, impact litigation, education and policy initiatives, and technical assistance to strengthen the civil and employment rights of low-income workers on both a regional and national level.
Through its Workers' Rights Clinic ("Clinic"), Claims Project and other projects with a direct services component, the LAS-ELC's Community Legal Services Program ("CLSP") offers free advice and counseling, limited representation at administrative hearings and legal information to more than 1,500 low-wage workers and recently unemployed persons each year. Additionally, its outreach efforts, print publications, and website fact sheets provide assistance on specific employment law issues to many more workers and their advocates. The Administrative/ Community Outreach Coordinator is central to the effective operation of the CLSP, which is additionally staffed by two attorneys, a language access coordinator, and numerous volunteer attorneys and law students.
Responsibilities: The Administrative/Community Outreach Coordinator organizes the Workers' Rights Clinic, establishing schedules, sites and staff in cooperation with the supervising attorney. S/he attends and facilitates two SF evening clinics per week. S/he trains and assists counselors in using a web-based intake system for the Clinic and the Claims Project. S/he provides general administrative support to the CLSP, including managing client intake and attorney database, generating reports, preparing and coordinating production of materials for web and print publication, filing/archiving client records, and responding to information requests. S/he does intakes, and provides referrals, information, and/or counseling as appropriate. S/he coordinates community outreach efforts, including media, public service announcements, participation in community events, workshops and trainings for CLSP. S/he translates written fact sheets, outreach materials, and other documents. S/he serves as interpreter-advocate for the Clinic, Claims Project and litigation clients as requested. The Administrative/Community Outreach Coordinator may also be assigned general administrative tasks in support of the office.
Requirements: BA or equivalent experience, demonstrated administrative experience, strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail, advanced written and spoken communication skills, and fully bilingual English/Spanish capability are required. Flexibility concerning work hours and assignments, including ability to do evening work, and the ability to remain cordial and calm under pressure are required, along with excellent Word, Excel, Outlook and database application skills. A cooperative work style, self-initiative, upbeat attitude and commitment to the mission of the LAS-ELC are essential
