Duties and responsibilities

• Duties Include:
  • Collaborate with attorneys on case development, client communications, hearing preparation, and drafting legal documents
  •  Conduct client intakes at LAM’s San Rafael office, by telephone, and at off-site outreach locations
  • Maintain complete and accurate client files in case management database and other systems
  •  Address client needs holistically through effective referrals
  • Provide interpretation between Spanish and English as needed 
  • Provide administrative support, such as creation and maintenance of informational flyers, client files and data entry 
  • Assist with planning of presentations, workshops, and community outreach 
  •  Collaborate with community partners to facilitate clients’ access to these resources
  • Support thorough data collection practices to meet program goals and report program outcomes in a timely manner
  • Maintain complete and accurate client data for tracking and reporting 
  • Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Qualifications:
  • Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both spoken and written
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to build consensus and contribute to collaborative environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly shifting priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respectfully communicate and collaborate with clients, attorneys, coworkers, and community partners
  • Willingness to accept feedback and address areas for professional growth
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to perform detailed work
  • Ability to multi-task, be proactive, and work independently
  • Excellent computer skills, including data entry and Microsoft Office
  • Strong interest in serving marginalized & under served people in Marin
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance
  • Knowledge of Marin County’s resources and organizations

Compensation:

Pay is $31 per hour (40-hour work week). This is a non-exempt and full-time position. Overtime hours are permitted, but only at the discretion of LAM’s Executive Director. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan participation, and employer contribution to retirement after six months of employment.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to: careers@legalaidmarin.org. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Our review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Due to the number of candidates that typically apply, we will only contact candidates moving forward in the interviewing process.

On-Site Requirement

This position will require three days per week of on-site work in San Rafael, California. This position may be authorized for remote work two days per week after an initial training period, however, candidates must be flexible to increased on-site work when required by their supervisor and to meet organizational goals.

Legal Aid of Marin is committed to promoting a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ community members, veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and refrain from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.