Job Description:               Legal Services Coordinator

Status:                               Full Time/Exempt

Reports To:                       Director of Programs

Position Summary

The ­­­Legal Services Coordinator oversees and coordinates legal services for survivors who access Julian Center programs. The Legal Services Coordinator serves as the liaison between clients (survivors) and attorneys/staff at partner agencies.  The Coordinator also serves as a representative of The Julian Center when working with partner agencies.

Please note that this is a grant funded position.  Evening and weekend hours are required, as necessary.  Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinates legal intakes with legal partners for all clients referred by The Julian Center advocate team
• Researches and obtains all necessary paperwork related to legal cases (i.e. client release forms, Protective Orders and police reports, etc.)
• Transmits completed case assessment and appropriate documentation to program attorneys for review 
• Applies for and maintains Department of Justice Accreditation through the Executive Office for Immigration Review
• Assists program attorneys in correspondence with the client and maintains contact with the client throughout the duration of the case
• Provides support as necessary to legal services clients by attending hearings and assisting with court documentation and filings
• Provides direct service coordination for survivors, as needed
• Establishes and maintains quality communication, meetings, and collaboration with partner agencies
• Facilitates community education events, as requested
• Provides internal training on a semi-annual basis
• Serves as agency representative during community wide pro-bono committee and electronic protective order filing committee meetings
• Manages and ensures grant compliance, data entry and reporting; participates in drafting grant applications
• Attends weekly team meetings to ensure proper communication among advocate teams
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Skills Needed

• Must be willing to become a DOJ Accredited Representative and maintain active standing
• Basic working knowledge of legal system and terms
• Trauma informed care, client focused, rules reduction knowledge
• Desire to work with clients using a strengths-based, empowerment approach
• Strong cultural competence, including ability to interact successfully with a diverse population
• Understanding, experience, and sensitivity in working with survivors who have experienced trauma, homelessness and related psychosocial matters
• Commitment to quality, equitable treatment and service provisions related to all colleagues and clients regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, age or sexual orientation
• Abilities in developing interpersonal relations, communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Awareness and adherence to confidentiality and boundaries
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail in record keeping, partner coordination and documentation
• Excellent organizational skills; Ability to prioritize projects and tasks; Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Punctuality and dependability; Ability to work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to non-violent and cooperative work environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and National FBI Fingerprint check
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint as well as data entry skills for the tracking database (ETO)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or related field
• Three or more years human/social services experience (preferably within domestic violence or criminal justice field)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual – Spanish
• Paralegal certification
• Grant Writing/Reporting Experience
• Experience with Efforts To Outcomes (ETO) or comparable data tracking system

To Apply:             Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@juliancenter.org