POSITION: SHLA Pro Bono Project Manager
LOCATION: Ron Olson Justice Center
SALARY: $104,820 to $125,000/ DOE with excellent benefits
AVAILABILITY: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is filled.
Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you!
The Organization: LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. With more than 90 years of service, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 170 employees, including more than 80 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics put LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org.
The Project: Stay Housed LA (SHLA) is a collaboration between ten legal service organizations and over a dozen community based organizations. SHLA provides outreach, education, legal services and rental assistance to tenants in the City and County of Los Angeles. The City of LA’s mayor’s fund is supporting this new initiative within SHLA to increase pro bono participation in SHLA.
The SHLA Pro Bono Project Manager Position was created to develop a collaborative StayHousedLA pro bono infrastructure to help increase pro bono involvement among SHLA participating organizations. Working with the LAFLA Pro Bono team and SHLA organizations and their respective SHLA pro bono coordinators, the SHLA Pro Bono Project Manager will facilitate a coordinated approach to the development of individual SHLA volunteer projects with the help of SHLA pro bono coordinators and other SHLA staff, taking into account the needs of tenants, the needs and availability of volunteers, and the existing SHLA infrastructure.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Active membership in the California State Bar;
• Minimum of five years’ experience in legal services, including broad experience in project management, training, quantitative and qualitative data collection, survey design, data assessment and maintenance;
• Knowledge and at least 3 years’ experience of the pro bono “systems” in California;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory setting supervising other staff members;
• Enthusiasm for working with volunteers and innovation and expansion of legal services for low-income Californians;
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to think strategically, balance short and long-term objectives, and to lead collaboratively;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive relations with diverse populations and work cooperatively and effectively with individuals at all levels;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to collect, analyze and summarize data for project planning and reporting;
• Strong computer and technical problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address problems efficiently;
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• Willingness and ability to travel offsite; and
• Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.0 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and work weeks in excess of 35 hours when caseload or other obligations so necessitate.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Develop collaborative SHLA pro bono project including overall internal infrastructure and external volunteer opportunities;
• Work closely with SHLA pro bono staff to support the development and implementation of individual SHLA organizations’ volunteer clinics and projects related to the needs of tenants;Work with SHLA pro bono staff to develop pipeline project and help execute pipeline efforts among SHLA programs including internships, law student stipends, fellowships, and other SHLA developed pipeline projects;
• Identify training needs of volunteers and work with pro bono coordinators and SHLA staff to develop a series of volunteer focused housing and unlawful detainer related trainings, manuals and resources;
• Develop and implement internal SHLA systems related to pro bono project planning, management, tracking, evaluating and reporting with assistance from pro bono coordinators;
• Manage and oversee administrative assistant tasks related to SHLA pro bono volunteer projects, outreach, trainings and data collection;
• Build and maintain external relationships and engage in collaborative SHLA pro bono efforts with law firm partners and law schools, including community organizations, and other pro bono stakeholders;
• Facilitate and coordinate regular meetings to support SHLA Pro bono project partnership with SHLA organizations and pro bono stakeholders.
• Work with SHLA communications and pro bono staff to develop media and/or social media strategies to advance SHLA related pro bono projects and initiatives with law firm partners, law schools and other pro bono partners.
• Participate in conferences and meetings virtually or in-person.
HOW TO APPLY -Please submit a cover letter and resume online to [email protected]. Include “SHLA Pro Bono PROJECT Manager” in the subject line.
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD - A one-year introductory period will be required.
VACCINATION POLICY AND COVID-19 PROTOCOLS – LAFLA requires all staff, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and have received at least one COVID-19 booster shot. If hired, all employees must present proof of vaccination by their start date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.
The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact [email protected].
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION – LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend.