Public Counsel · 4 hours ago
Program Coordinator - Immigrants' Rights
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $67K/yr
0+ years expPublic Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. The Program Coordinator will help launch and coordinate a new program under the Long Beach Justice Fund to provide immigration legal services to individuals with connections to Long Beach.
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Responsibilities
Schedule and attend regular meetings between Public Counsel and Esperanza, the City of Long Beach, and three community partners—Orale, Filipino Migrant Center, and United Cambodian Community—to ensure that the program is cohesive and that services meet community need
Establish and maintain an organized system for receiving referrals from community partners
Create and manage the schedule for client consultations and pro se clinics (that is, clinics for people representing themselves in their immigration matters) at the Orale office in downtown Long Beach
Provide client consultations/intakes, when needed, and assist with pro se clinics on-site at the Orale office in downtown Long Beach
Assist with the creation of pro se manuals and other community education materials
Ensure the timely and accurate tracking and collection of demographic data required for grant reporting
Assist in the preparation of narrative reports and other items requested for grant reporting
Maintain a case management log, with documentation on all communications with clients and community partners
Work collaboratively to provide client-centered, holistic, trauma-informed, and interdisciplinary services
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
0–10 years of administrative/program coordinating/paralegal experience
Strong organizational skills
Excellent inter-personal written and oral communication skills
Comfort and experience working with clients from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those with criminal history and/or complex trauma
Willingness and ability to travel to/from the Long Beach area
Ability to work independently and engage in creative problem-solving
Commitment to working well as a member of a collaborative team that includes other advocates, community organizations, and city officials
Desire to learn and grow as an advocate, and openness to feedback
Capacity to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks
Commitment to immigrants' rights and the mission of Public Counsel
Commitment to economic and racial justice, including participating in and advancing the equity and inclusion work at Public Counsel
Preferred
Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
Experience in immigration law preferred, with particular preference for experience in humanitarian immigration cases and removal defense
Benefits
Medical coverage with an option for 100% employer-paid employee and dependent child(ren)’s premiums; buy up options are available for other HMO and PPO coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life insurance and disability plans
403(b) retirement plan with an elective employee contribution, and after a year of employment a discretionary employer contribution
Free on-site parking or public transportation reimbursement
$45 per pay period for employees who use non-English language skills to perform work duties
Up to 6 months of parental leave
Organizational and team wellness activities to build team cohesion and camaraderie
Professional development support and opportunities
Annual payment of dues for required licenses or certifications (state bar dues for attorneys) and for a mutually agreed-upon professional organization
Centrally located headquarters in the heart of Koreatown, a vibrant neighborhood with easy access to public transportation, diverse dining options, and cultural attractions
Company
Public Counsel
Public Counsel is law practice firm that provides legal services including advocacy and impact litigation services.
51-200 employees
Funding
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Karla Barrow Chalif
VP, COO, General Counsel
Tracy K. Rice
Vice President and Chief Development Officer
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