Legal Administrative Assistant

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Established in 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. (SDVLP) is the oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal services program in San Diego County. SDVLP’s mission is to provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers who are willing to donate their time and resources. Our team of talented and passionate employees is collegial, supportive, and committed to providing top-quality legal services to indigent, vulnerable San Diegans.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY: 

The Legal Administrative Assistant will support the work of our Senior Staff Attorney at the Vista Courthouse restraining order clinic in providing legal services to victims of abuse.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Screen applicants to determine eligibility for services and conduct intake of new clients;
• Assist in providing client services;
• Perform ongoing computer data entry of both client and volunteer information for the purpose of conducting conflict checks and generating reports and other materials;
• Maintaining client files and creating forms and documents;
• Coordinating volunteer schedules;
• Assisting in the recruitment and training of volunteers;
• Assisting in the scheduling of presentations and trainings;
• Translating/interpreting for clients, as appropriate;
• Engaging in other tasks and projects as needed to further SDVLP’s mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This is a full-time position that will be in the office 5 days per week in the Vista court clinic, located in Vista Courthouse.
• Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 37.50-hour work week.

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS:

• Pay rate is $21.00/hr.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance – eligibility for health care coverage is the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401K retirement plan with a generous match after 6 months of employment.
• 15 days paid annual leave (increases to 20 days after 2 years), 10 days paid sick leave, 16 paid holidays etc.
• We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

• Fluency (written and verbal) in Spanish and English required.
• Strong Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills required.
• At least 6 months of general office administration experience required.
• Associate degree.

SDVLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.