Legal Aid at Work · 20 hours ago
Language Access Coordinator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $108K/yrLegal Aid at Work (LAAW) is dedicated to helping individuals understand and assert their workplace rights, particularly for low-paid workers and marginalized communities. The Language Access Coordinator will provide essential support to Chinese-speaking clients by managing the Chinese language line and conducting outreach within Chinese communities, while also assisting with translation and interpretation needs.
CommunitiesLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage the Chinese Language line and, under supervision of CLS attorneys, provide counsel and advice, referrals and information to Chinese speaking clients
Attend clinics as requested to perform intakes, provide information, and support with translation/interpretation needs
Provide, directly or through volunteers, translation or interpretation services for ongoing litigation needs, workshops, trainings, and outreach as requested
Support CLS direct services operations as needed
Ensure culturally sensitive services are provided
Organize or attend community meetings, trainings, and events to provide information on LAAW services to Chinese communities
Coordinate Chinese language outreach and education, including via various media platforms and outlets, community events, and coalitions
Manage and continuously build relationships with multi-lingual attorneys, advocates, interpreters, and organizations that can represent Chinese speaking clients in employment related cases
Identify and establish new potential partner organizations, referral sources, and other opportunities to expand LAAW’s Chinese language outreach and know-your-rights efforts across California
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and civil rights work; a passion for Legal Aid at Work's mission of seeking justice for low-wage workers
Experience with and knowledge of employment law is required
Strong community outreach and education experience; ability to build sustainable community partnerships to support the work
Comfort and aptitude for public speaking and providing trainings and presentations
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate across numerous internal and external stakeholders
Proactive communication style and ability to work well independently and as part of a small team
A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to hold and foster difficult and necessary conversations about sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and other protected categories
Preferred
Full professional fluency (written and oral) in Mandarin and Cantonese strongly preferred
Benefits
Health plans
Long-term disability and life insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Generous paid vacation and holidays
Company
Legal Aid at Work
Legal Aid at Work provides legal services to people.
Founded in 1916
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-03-26
San Francisco Chronicle
2024-12-09
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