OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:
The Legal Administrative Assistant provides support for SDVLP programs by drafting legal documents such as briefs, complaints, contracts, deposition notices, subpoenas, and motions. The Legal Administrative Assistant will also perform legal research into case law and precedents, handle discovery, organize and manage files, and respond to requests from opposing parties. This position is non-exempt.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
During training, this position will be in the office 5 days per week. Upon completion of training this is a hybrid position requiring the ability to work in SDVLP’s main office in downtown San Diego a minimum of 3 days per week.
Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 37.50-hour work week.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- 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.
WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS:
- Pay rate is $21.00/hr.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance – premium for employee medical insurance is paid in full by SDVLP – eligibility for health care coverage is the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
- 401K retirement plan with a generous match after 6 months of employment.
- 15 days paid annual leave (increases to 20 days after 2 years), 10 days paid sick leave, 16 paid holidays etc.
- We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
- Paid parking
