CHIRLA · 10 hours ago
Legal Assistant
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $24/hr
2+ years expThe Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of immigrant families and individuals. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Legal Team with various administrative functions, including scheduling appointments, maintaining client files, and assisting in immigration clinics.
CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support in identifying individuals that need legal services and schedule appointments for consultation
Make follow-up calls to schedule legal appointments
Assist the legal department with making copies, organizing files and helping clients on site as needed
Assist with mail and its proper distribution
Assist in preparing for clinics and Triage as needed
Provide regular updates and reporting on progress made to meet goals
Submit reports on a timely manner
Submit time and attendance and other administrative materials according to deadlines
Attend legal context training to become familiar with legal services the organization provides
Facilitate effective communication between the Administration & HR department and each branch office to ensure uniformity across all CHIRLA branches
Responsible for attending liaison quarterly meetings, order general office and kitchen supplies, confirm receipt of deliveries and organize them
Provide support with the posting of mandatory HR communications in designated areas
Provide support to Property and Facilities department by identifying and communicating facility related matters
Provide support in the implementation of the organization’s workplace violence prevention plan as a safety officer. Ensure branch staff have accessibility to the plan, communicate any plan updates, and attend all mandatory training
Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary to address urgent issues or priorities either within their assigned team(s), other legal department teams, or for the legal department as a whole
Qualification
Required
At least two years' community education or related field experience
At least two years' experience in administrative support
Spanish fluency is required as the job requires extensive legal counseling and representation in the Spanish language
Excellent organizational skills – good attention to detail and well organized
Excellent verbal and written communication skills – verbal and written
Must be able to lift 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or amount of force constantly to move objects
Must have own transportation, a valid Driver's License, and be able to travel independent of public transportation between branch offices
Flexibility required based on the needs of the organization. The position will involve some evening and weekend work
Proficient with Word, Excel, and Power Point and other Microsoft Suite or other software utilized by CHIRLA
Preferred
Prior customer service experience
Prior experience working in a law firm
Fluency or strong language skills and ability in a language other than English
Benefits
Annual paid vacation
Additional paid holiday leave in December
Employer contribution to retirement account
Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
Company
CHIRLA
CHIRLA is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing and advocating for the immigrant and refugee communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.12MKey Investors
Weingart Foundation
2023-09-01Grant· $0.12M
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