Project Coordinator | San Antonio

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid•San Antonio, TX

1d•$53,883 - $65,185•Onsite

About The Position

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) seeks a Project Coordinator to support its efforts to provide free legal services across a variety of practice areas, which may include Housing, Immigration, Community Preservation and Empowerment, Economic and Social Justice, Public Benefits, Labor and Employment, and Domestic Violence and Family. The position is in person at the assigned office location in San Antonio, Texas. The Project Coordinator works closely with the Project Managing Attorney and other project staff to support day-to-day project operations and implementation. The role supports outreach, client and case-related activities, project operations, data collection and reporting, grant compliance, and project planning and implementation. The Coordinator performs activities that advance the project and its goals.

Requirements

Degree from a four-year university or equivalent years of experience.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to track deadlines and ensure timely follow-through.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, and other departments across the organization.
Knowledge of or experience with substantive issues and practice areas relevant to the assigned project.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and ability to learn and effectively use other required software and technology.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Outreach and community engagement experience.
Dedication to economic, social, and racial justice.
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible schedule to include some weekends and evenings.
Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Plan and support project outreach with the Project Managing Attorney and TRLA staff, including organizing events, meetings, and presentations; developing and maintaining community-partner relationships; identifying outreach opportunities; and helping implement project initiatives.
Become familiar with legal remedies, community resources, support services, and other assistance available to eligible clients, and help connect clients with appropriate resources and services.
Under the Project Managing Attorney’s direction, support case-related activities, including client intake as needed; maintaining, updating, and reviewing case files; obtaining and organizing documents; communicating with clients about case status and needed information; and coordinating referrals and services.
Facilitate participation by community organizations, service providers, community leaders, and funding partners through communication, sharing project information, arranging meetings and activities, and following up on commitments and action items.
Help identify matters or recurring issues that may warrant litigation or other legal strategies and facilitate communication among appropriate team members.
Develop informational, educational, and outreach materials, such as pamphlets, flyers, and presentations, in collaboration with the digital media team and relevant practice teams.
Collect, maintain, and track project data, and follow up with project staff to ensure required information is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
Work with the Grants team to support grant compliance and reporting, including collecting and maintaining information and helping prepare data, reports, and other funder-required materials.
Plan and organize project activities by developing schedules and timelines, identifying logistical needs, communicating assignments and expectations, tracking tasks and deliverables, following up with responsible parties, resolving routine logistical issues, maintaining documentation, and keeping project leadership informed of progress, delays, and outstanding matters.
Provide administrative, clerical, and logistical support to the Project Managing Attorney and project team, including scheduling meetings, preparing and maintaining project documents, assisting with correspondence, arranging project activities and travel, maintaining calendars and records, and supporting other day-to-day administrative needs.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned, consistent with program and organizational needs.