Legal Program Coordinator

Job Title:  Legal Program Coordinator   

Reports To: Staff Attorney

Location:  Providence, RI

Status:   Full-Time, In office M-F Nonexempt  (37.50 hours/week)

Compensation: $26 to $28 an hour, commensurate with experience. This position has a 37.50 hour work week. Eligible for employee benefits, including accrued vacation/sick/personal, paid holidays, health & dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, professional development opportunities, and a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match.

ABOUT US 

Sojourner House is a comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault agency that provides residential, educational, and community-based interventions to families and individuals impacted by abuse. We have offices in Providence and Woonsocket, and programs that operate statewide. Our goal is to help our clients rebuild their lives, piece by piece, through a variety of services. All of our programs work from the premise that violence is an unacceptable means to solving interpersonal conflict, and we encourage only non-violent methods of working out conflicts.  

GENERAL FUNCTION 

The main function of the Legal Program Coordinator is to assist in the continued development of a comprehensive state-wide legal program to provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in matters including but not limited to custody, child support, divorces, guardianship petitions, restraining orders, and other family law related legal matters. This role is based in Providence, Rhode Island.     

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide general project management to the legal program;

• Manage all intakes and scheduling for consultations; 

• Manage all communication and document gathering for intakes/consults;

• Manage and organize all physical and electronic files for clients; 

• Assist the Staff Attorney with file preparation, file drafting and submission, legal research, as well as any other assigned casework;

• Assist the Staff Attorney in record and calendar keeping;

• Assist Staff Attorney with client communications and reminders for upcoming hearings as needed;

• Provide supportive services to clients such as safety planning and directing them to community resources as needed;

• Participate in the program evaluation process with the legal team;

• Prepare timely data and program reports as required for grant compliance with the OVW and any other grantors;

• Manage any intern communication, scheduling, task assignments and training; 

• Update policies, procedures, and other internal systems consistently to improve efficiency of the program;

• Build and maintain relationships with organizations and assist with ongoing outreach efforts to under-represented groups (including the refugee population, undocumented victims, special immigrant juveniles, etc.);

• Other related duties as assigned;

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• A minimum of two years of experience working in family law (experience drafting motions, filing with the court, etc.) highly preferred

• Experience providing services or managing programs that provide services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking preferred

• Ability to speak English and Spanish fluently (both written and oral) is required

• Deliver exceptional service through clear, respectful, and engaging phone interactions

• Must be organized and detail-oriented

• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work as a team and with individuals across various departments

• Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach

• Computer competency required (Word, Excel, Google Workspace and general online competency); experience with EmpowerDB a plus

• Have familiarity working with individuals from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds

• Have a demonstrated familiarity with underserved populations

• Have a familiarity with social service services in Rhode Island

• Applicant must pass a federal and multi-state background check if offered the position

• Applicant must have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle.

SCHEDULE,  WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a full-time, on-site position. Travel to other offices and agency-owned buildings throughout the state will be required. Occasional evening hours may be necessary to meet agency needs.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made as necessary.

• Regularly required to stand sit walk use hands to finger, handle, or feel reach with hands and talk or hear

• The employee must be able to carry objects weighing 10-25 pounds occasionally

• Frequently required to walk and climb several sets of stairs

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable insured vehicle

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the environment is sometimes chaotic

TO APPLY

Individuals interested in this position should visit our Careers Portal to submit an application. We ask that candidates share their resume, a writing sample, and a cover letter outlining their interest and how they meet the requirements of the role.

Examples of Writing Samples to Submit (keep between 1-2 pages): 

• Redacted legal writing samples preferred (affidavits, briefs, motions, etc)

• Excerpt from any grant report writing completed

• Excerpt from any research paper completed for a job or class 

• Excerpt from any newsletter or article 

• Excerpt from any narrative paper completed for a job or class

Sojourner House is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.  

 To learn more about our work, please visit us at www.sojournerri.org. 

Salary : $26 - $28