Administrative Coordinator – Medical Legal Partnership Workgroup

POSITION: Administrative Coordinator – Medical Legal Partnership Workgroup

LOCATION: Long Beach Community Office*

SALARY: $52,500.00k - $59,055.36k / annually DOE, with excellent benefits

AVAILABILITY: Immediately

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is filled.

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 healthy, 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 www.lafla.org.

The Workgroup: LAFLA’s Medical Legal Partnerships work with healthcare professionals to identify and help patients reach their optimal health. MLP attorneys and paralegals holistically advocate on behalf of patients in substantive legal areas impacting the social determinants of health such as landlord/tenant, family law, immigration, government benefits, and re-entry. This is a great opportunity for advocates seeking legal experience in a variety of substantive areas.

LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrative Coordinator.

Assigned location is subject to change during course of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

􀁸 Must be computer proficient; has experience with Word, Excel, and Power Point;

􀁸 Experience interviewing individuals in crisis and/or providing assistance to individuals who have low-income;

􀁸 Self-motivated, organized, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload;

􀁸 Comfortable with case management systems and other technology;

􀁸 Commitment to social justice;

􀁸 Good written and oral communications skills;

􀁸 Demonstrated ability to work independently;

􀁸 Spanish language skills required; and

􀁸 Ability to work collaboratively with all LAFLA staff, clients, and community organizations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

􀁸 Answers client calls; conducts phone and in-person client intakes; screens clients for eligibility and triages appropriate legal assistance;

􀁸 Works with advocates in clinic settings to increase legal services to the Long Beach community;

􀁸 Coordinates logistic and administrative aspects of various projects, including updating forms, brochures, templates, and Power Point presentations; and preparing/sending out materials;

􀁸 Performs a variety of responsible administrative duties, such as maintaining electronic and hardcopy filing systems and appointment calendars, answering inquiries via email, over the phone or in person, case management system data entry (i.e., case opening and closing), and managing administrative details with minimum direction;

􀁸 Opens and closes cases in real time;

􀁸 Assists with managing attorney case loads and related administrative tasks;

􀁸 Answers a variety of inquiries on the status of legal procedure, and on the general procedural aspects of processing legal actions by the office, under appropriate supervision;

􀁸 Under the supervision of an attorney, conducts intake and handles cases that involve landlord/tenant, family law, government benefits, and immigration related legal issues;

􀁸 Works collaboratively with paralegals and attorneys to provide holistic services and referrals;

􀁸 Translates routine correspondence to Spanish; provides Spanish interpretation of legal documents and court forms to clients; and

􀁸 Other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY - Please submit a cover letter and resume online to spwgjobs@lafla.org. Include “Admin Coordinator - Medical Legal Partnership” in the subject line.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD - A six month probationary period will be required.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.

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 humanresources@lafla.org

BENEFITS AND 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.

COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE WELLNESS – Due to the mission driven nature of the organization, LAFLA is committed to a healthy work-life balance for all staff. In addition to a hybrid work schedule and robust benefits package, LAFLA staff enjoy wellness related benefits and employee assistance programs through our offered medical plans, as well as Wellness Friday video sessions, a wellness content library, 15 LAFLA observed holidays, and generous time off benefits.

SUSTAINABLE HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE – LAFLA has recently adopted a sustainable schedule whereby employees get several Fridays off during the year. Depending on job classifications, some LAFLA staff are working on a manager approved hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work remotely up to half the week, if preferred, after the probationary period. The successful candidate must be local and willing to work from the assigned LAFLA location.

BENEFITS AND 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.

COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE WELLNESS – Due to the mission driven nature of the organization, LAFLA is committed to a healthy work-life balance for all staff. In addition to a hybrid work schedule and robust benefits package, LAFLA staff enjoy wellness related benefits and employee assistance programs through our offered medical plans, as well as Wellness Friday video sessions, a wellness content library, 15 LAFLA observed holidays, and generous time off benefits.

SUSTAINABLE HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE – LAFLA has recently adopted a sustainable schedule whereby employees get several Fridays off during the year. Depending on job classifications, some LAFLA staff are working on a manager approved hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work remotely up to half the week, if preferred, after the probationary period. The successful candidate must be local and willing to work from the assigned LAFLA location.

Spanish Required