Full-Time Volunteer Lawyers Program Project Manager
Job Description
- Participate in the LegalServer Committee to identify, evaluate, and develop tools for use by Legal Aid.
- Manage digital resources for volunteers, including uploading and maintaining documents, identifying and removing (or updating) out-of-date materials, and sharing resources with volunteers as appropriate.
- Assist the Managing Attorney of Intake/VLP in planning yearly calendars for over 100 clinics, including coordination with clinic sites and recruitment of volunteers and Legal Aid staff support.
- Oversee bi-annual update of volunteer hours and case status using various tools to identify recipients, coordinate messaging, and ensure data accuracy.
- Support relationships with volunteers, including law firms, bar associations, retired attorneys, government agencies, corporate counsel groups, and law schools.
- Attend in-person clinics, including on Saturdays and evenings, to engage with clients and provide support to volunteers and clients.
About Legal Aid: Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm whose mission is to secure justice, equity, and access to opportunity for and with people who have low incomes through passionate legal representation and advocacy for systemic change. Founded in 1905, Legal Aid is the fifth oldest legal aid organization in the country. Legal Aid’s 135+ total staff members (70+ attorneys), and 3,000 volunteer lawyers use the power of the law to improve safety and health, shelter, and economic stability for low-income clients. Legal Aid serves a diverse northeast Ohio population in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties.
In addition to providing legal assistance to individual clients, Legal Aid engages in broad-based advocacy to impact client groups and communities. Legal Aid works in partnership with other service providers to address community issues and engage in community legal education and collaborate with local, state, and national colleagues on issues impacting low-income communities.
The Successful Candidate will:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, liberal arts, or commensurate experience required.
- 3-5 years’ experience in non-profit organizations, volunteer engagement, or similar
- work.
- Excellent research skills.
- Proficient technology skills, including in MS Office, Windows and databases.
- Proficiency with volunteer management software.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including being attentive to cultural needs and differences.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Establish effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
- Strong organizational skills, including being able to prioritize work, plan and problem-solve, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
How to Apply
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