Volunteer Legal Advocates is breaking the cycle of violence for survivors and children through pro bono legal aid. The Program Coordinator will coordinate volunteer attorney case assignments, support attorneys representing clients, and participate in volunteer trainings to expand access to justice for underserved individuals.
Responsibilities
- Support the smooth and efficient operation of the Child Advocacy Program by processing referrals, coordinating case assignments to volunteer lawyers, and supporting attorneys representing clients
- Coordinate connections to non-legal supports for child clients and their caregivers including researching and providing information about relevant resources and directly coordinating referrals to partner organizations
- Interview prospective volunteer attorneys, maintain updated information about existing volunteers, and contribute to volunteer engagement and retention efforts
- Participate in outreach and trainings to broaden the reach of Volunteer Legal Advocates
- Coordinate data collection for Child Advocacy Program areas
- Complete ongoing data entry to ensure grant compliance and then analyze client and case data to comply with government and private grant reporting requirements, thoughtfully making connections between data being entered and grant reporting requirements
- Coordinate with grants team and contribute information for timely submission of grant reports
- Other relevant duties as assigned
Skills
- You have a college degree or equivalent experience
- You are proficient in MS Word and MS Excel and database entry
- Superlative interpersonal skills and ability to develop good working relationships with clients, staff, volunteers, and members of local legal services and community coalitions
- Experience with Legal Server or other case management databases would be a plus
Benefits
- 90% employer-paid health and dental insurance
- Vision insurance is also available
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer contribution
- Tax-free stipend of $75 each month for personal cell phone and Wi-Fi expenses
- Generous paid time off every year, including three weeks of vacation, three weeks of wellness leave, and 13 holidays
- Generous family leave policy for parents following the birth or adoption of a child or placement of a foster child
- Eligible to participate in the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Company Overview
Volunteer Legal Advocates (formerly DC Volunteer Lawyers Project) is breaking the cycle of violence for survivors and children through pro bono legal aid. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Washington, DC, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.volunteerlegaladvocates.org.