Legal Administrative Assistant

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program•Vista, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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