Project Coordinator

Inland Counties Legal Services Inc.•Riverside, CA

29d•$68,000 - $79,550

About The Position

Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) is seeking a Project Coordinator to join its Pro Bono Team. This role will provide legal support and coordinate ICLS’s Pro Bono Programs and Student Programs, aiming to expand ICLS’s capacity to serve clients and educate future legal professionals. ICLS is a non-profit organization offering free legal services to low-income residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with a focus on seniors and those in greatest social and economic need. The organization provides legal assistance in eight practice groups and operates volunteer-enhanced client programs, including Small Business & Nonprofit, Expungement, LGBTQ+ Services, Guardianship, Disaster Preparation & Response, and Student Programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate Degree (required)
3–5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years of experience in the preparation of legal documents and/or legal advocacy (required)
Demonstrated leadership, presentation, and organization skills (required)
At least 1–2 years of experience working on or coordinating pro bono, volunteer, public interest or community service initiatives (required)
Strong project management skills, including organization and ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to lead and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders
Strong analytical, organizational, communication skills; ability to advocate persuasively for the program mission
Ability to travel to community events in ICLS's service area
Ability to participate in events outside of regular work hours
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
Knowledge of legal processes and procedures
Experience preparing legal forms, pleadings, declarations, or other legal documents
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Demonstrated commitment to legal services work
Demonstrated commitment to equal access to justice

Nice To Haves

At least 1–2 years of project coordination or management experience (preferred)
Background in coordinating pro bono work and/or student programs preferred but not required
Basic understanding of volunteer “systems” in California (i.e., the manner in which private law attorneys are connected to low-income clients)
Ability to communicate effectively with, oversee, and/or mentor volunteers, as appropriate
Ability to cultivate and develop pro bono and professional relationships
Spanish being a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistical and administrative operations for DVRO pro bono clinics and related project activities, including scheduling, preparation of clinic materials, client communications, technology coordination, and other clinic logistics.
Assist with volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and ongoing communication for attorneys, law students, interpreters, and other project volunteers.
Maintain volunteer participation records, collect volunteer hours and project metrics, and assist with tracking grant deliverables and reporting requirements.
Assist with client outreach, intake coordination, appointment scheduling, and distribution of pro per resources and clinic information to survivors seeking services.
Coordinate development, organization, and distribution of outreach materials, volunteer resources, clinic procedures, and training logistics developed by the DVRO Pro Bono Coordinator and Pro Bono Team.
Support implementation and maintenance of codified clinic procedures, referral systems, operational guides, and project coordination systems.
Assist with coordination and communication among ICLS staff, volunteers, courts, domestic violence service providers, community-based organizations, law firms, bar associations, corporations, and law schools participating in the project.
Help organize outreach events, trainings, workshops, clinics, and regional convenings, including occasional travel throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Assist with data entry, maintenance of case and referral tracking systems, and preparation of program statistics and other materials related to grant reporting and project evaluation.
Assist with case management, intake coordination, document organization, follow-up communications, and other administrative tasks necessary to support DVRO clinics, referrals, and pro bono representation matters.
Provide operational and administrative support necessary to sustain and expand the DVRO Pro Bono Project and related volunteer-driven services.
Assisting with preparation, organization, and coordination of DVRO forms, supporting documents, clinic materials, and other project-related materials for review by supervising attorneys and volunteers.
Coordinating communication with clients receiving services through the DVRO Pro Bono Project, including conducting telephone, virtual, and in-person communications with applicants and clients and coordinating clinic appointments, meetings, and related events.
Assisting with intake coordination, eligibility screening, case management, referral tracking, and follow-up communications related to DVRO clinics and representation matters.
Assisting with collection and maintenance of project data, reports, volunteer participation records, and other grant-related metrics and compliance requirements.
Coordinating scheduling for clients, clinics, volunteers, trainings, and other project activities as needed.
Supporting outreach and communication efforts related to DVRO services, clinics, trainings, and volunteer opportunities.
Assisting attorneys and volunteers with administrative support related to clinic operations, document management, meeting coordination, and case-related logistics.
Assisting with preparation and organization of draft correspondence, resource materials, and other non-substantive documents for attorney review.
Assisting with filing, uploading, organization, and maintenance of case and project documentation, consistent with ICLS policies and procedures.