Bilingual Intake Specialist 

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This application will remain open until the position has been filled.

This application will remain open until the position has been filled.

POSITION: Bilingual Intake Specialist 

DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM with one unpaid hour for lunch  

REPORTS TO: Christopher Neighbours, Call Center Manager

UNIT: Eastern Region Legal Intake (ERLI) of the Volunteer Lawyers Project

LOCATION: 7 Winthrop Square Boston Ma/ Remote (Massachusetts)  

HOURLY WAGE: $28.31 per hour 

Candidate must reside in Massachusetts and must have access to a secure internet connection.

This position requires fluency in English and another language. Please be advised that selected candidates will be required to take a Language Proficiency exam.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:   

Eastern Region Legal Intake (ERLI) is a unit within VLP that provides callers with information, legal advice, and referrals; screens clients for legal aid eligibility; and conducts intakes in legal aid priority cases. ERLI receives nearly 15,000 calls annually from low-income Massachusetts residents seeking legal assistance. Without the services of ERLI and its staff, many of these residents may go without assistance. 

VLP is seeking a full-time Bilingual Intake Specialist to answer calls, screen for eligibility, conduct intakes, give information and referrals, schedule appointments, and data entry. The Intake Specialist will receive ongoing training in standard procedures, customer service, data entry, and specialized legal education in order to provide the highest level of legal information, referrals, and advice under the supervision of a manager and attorney. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING:  

• High School/GED Diploma 
• Fluency in English and another language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of call center experience or telephone customer service experience 
• At least 1 year of data entry experience and/or intake-related experience
• Knowledge of MA laws surrounding Housing, Family Law, Benefits and Consumer
• Prior intake experience
• Prior experience working in legal aid, the court system or a law office that handles civil cases in serving low-income populations.

REQUIRED MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong data entry and typing skills 
• Ability to learn and retain new information quickly 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to excel working independently and within a team 
• Ability to learn and navigate computer, case management, software, and phone systems 
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to various client situations and changes in program procedures 
• Ability to manage stress and identify self-care as needed 
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy 
• Ability to analyze and problem solve quickly 

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS: 

• Strong ability to navigate computer, software, internet, and phone systems 
• Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate over the phone and email

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Conduct intakes by phone on the ERLI queue and respond to online intake requests for legal

assistance

• Apply legal training to client’s case facts and provide accurate information, referral, or legal

advice under the supervision of the manager and supervising attorney 

• Utilize case management database to document case facts and prepare case files for daily supervisor review 
• Schedule clients for advice calls and conduct advice call back appointments
• Other duties as determined by Program needs

Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our ideal candidates are respectful of an inclusive work environment. VLP strives to ensure that those working in our organization reflect the communities we serve. VLP encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous Paid time off
• Parental leave