Administrative Clerk

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 24 - 36

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Administrative Clerk

Tenant Defense Project

(Full-Time Non-Exempt Position)

Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a nonprofit law firm located in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles. We are looking for extraordinary people to help us end homelessness in Los Angeles. Founded on the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect ICLC fights for justice for low-income tenants working-poor families people who are disabled or experiencing homelessness people living with HIV/AIDS and homeless veterans.

Position Description: The Administrative Clerk will be the first point of contact for clients potential clients and other tenants seeking or receiving assistance from the Tenant Defense Project team. They will review and electronically file documents handle in-person litigation-related tasks screen and assist tenants prepare cases for legal representation and address issues as they arise in fast-paced eviction-related work. Additionally this entry-level role will work closely with team members to evaluate current systems and processes to increase efficiency and impact.

Responsibilities:

Being present in-office 4-5 days per week to handle administrative tasks and litigation support as needed.
Electronically filing and serving initial eviction documents for assigned filings. Handling all necessary follow-up on these e-filings including reviewing and correcting documents tracking filings through final acceptance/resolution and communicating with tenants regarding documents corrections next steps etc.
Handling initial communications with referring partners and potential clients including: making and answering emails and phone calls and handling mail and email inquiries.
Screening potential clients based on intake criteria gathering and assessing documents and preparing cases for attorney assistance and representation (as needed).
Tracking requests to ensure time-sensitive referrals receive prompt attention and do not miss deadlines.
Supporting the implementation and success of client-centered systems and processes for efficient and prompt client assistance.
Helping create gather and share resources and information for tenants facing eviction.
Entering data accurately in ICLCs case management and/or other systems.
Working closely with attorneys and paralegals to manage case referral and follow-up if applicable.
Working collaboratively with various Program and Operations team members.
Staffing workshops and assisting with outreach as needed.
Providing administrative support including assistance with communication to clients and vendors calendaring copying filing mailing etc.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Hiring Criteria: Commitment to ICLCs mission and values. Mission driven and dedicated to eradicating homelessness and dismantling the systems that contribute to it. Committed to equity diversity and racial justice. Commitment to client-centered advocacy and ability to build trust and rapport with a wide range of clients and team members in a kind appropriate and effective manner. Written and oral Spanish language fluency preferred. Strong typing skills and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn and utilize databases software and case management systems. Strong interpersonal skills and able to cultivate relationships with partner organizations. Excellent problem solving time management and decision-making ability. Effective communication skills remaining responsive to team members in a fast-paced environment. Innovative and solution oriented. Organized detail oriented and able to assume responsibility quickly and independently in a rapidly growing organization. Must have access to reliable transportation and be able to work from our downtown Los Angeles office daily.

Compensation: Hourly compensation from $24.04 - $36.36 per hour and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

How to Apply:Cover letters and resumes are reviewed upon receipt and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply please upload your resume and cover letter detailing interest in the position directly to our website athttps:// Applications will not be considered if both resume and cover letter are not provided.

Inner City Law Center is committed to having a diverse staffand anequitableandinclusive workplace. To read our full DEI Statement please clickhere.

ICLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race religion ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity transgender status age disability marital status or medical condition. All qualified applicants with criminal histories shall be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

To keep our Staff and Clients safe ICLC requires all Staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccine and undergo TB testing upon hire.

Administrative ClerkTenant Defense Project(Full-Time Non-Exempt Position)Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a nonprofit law firm located in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles. We are looking for extraordinary people to help us end homelessness in Los Angeles. Founded on the fundamental principle ...