Legal Assistant (Office for New Americans)

Founded in 1965 theChinese-AmericanPlanning Council Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American immigrant and low-income communities. Today CPC is the nations largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City including early childhood education school-age care youth services workforce development community services and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development 2017 CPC launched Advancing OurCommUNITY its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community 2022 our core programs and emergency services reached 200000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council the summer of 2022 CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information please visit: SUMMARY

The Policy and Public Affairs team conducts policy analysis and works on advocacy campaigns focused on promoting legislative and budget policies that improve the social and economic empowerment of AAPI immigrant and low-income New Yorkers. The team also does civic engagement and community mobilization work as well as government affairs and media relations.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to theProgramSupervisor from ONA Opportunity Center thepart-time legal assistantwillsupportCPCs legaland advocacy work to ensure immigrant AAPI and low-income New Yorkers have access to trusted community-based legal services. This role will provide direct support to CPCs senior attorney for community legal services as well as to our ONA Opportunity Center assist with client intake follow up with clients to collect necessary documents maintain confidential records help make referrals support legal clinics and Know-Your-Rights workshops and help create and translate community legal resources. The Legal Assistant will also partner with other members of CPCs immigrant and social services staff as needed to provide community members with holistic support.

This position is ideal for an individual interested in gaining experience in community-based legal services immigration law and public interest work. The candidate doesnotneed to be in law school; strong organizational skills attention to detail and an interest in serving immigrant communities are essential.

ESSENTIALRESPONSIBILITIES

Client Intake & Case Support

• Schedule and coordinate client intake appointments.
• Assistwith intake sessions including collecting documents taking notes data entry and ensuringaccurateinformation is captured.
• Maintain confidential client records and database entriesin accordance withlegalcontractualand organizational standards.
• Support the staff attorney in preparing case files legal documents proofreading and follow-up communications including collecting and organizing documents.
• Under the direct supervision of an attorney provide occasional legal information

Legal Clinic Coordination

• Help organize prepare for and execute monthly legal clinics including participant scheduling on-sitelogistics and materials organization.

• Provide administrative and logistical support to ensure clinics run smoothly and effectively.

• Help coordinate and prep for legal office hours for staff support and questions

Communication Outreach & Coordination

• Communicate with partner organizations referring agencies and community groups as needed.

• Liaise with courts city agencies and other entities to obtain informationsubmitdocumentation or coordinate next steps.

• Conduct data entry case tracking and administrative tasks to support legal services operations.

Community Education & Resource Development

• Help run Know-Your-Rights workshops including assisting with facilitation materials distribution and participant support.

• Work with the staff attorney organizing team and program staff to create and manage systems fordisseminatingyourrights ofresources to community members and partners.

• Support translation interpretation and proofreading for community-facing legal materials in Mandarin Cantonese and/or Spanish.

• Assistin developing clear accessible legal resources and informational guides.

General Support

• Participatein team meetingstraining and professional development opportunities.

• Support cross-team coordination and administrative tasks as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree required.

• Legal or community service experienceis a plusbut notrequired.

Skillsand Competencies:

• Understanding of issues affecting immigrant and low-income communities and a commitment to expanding access to community-based legal support.

• Ability tomaintainsecure organized and confidential records and to exercise discretion when interacting with clients and sensitive information.

• Ability to take initiative respond to emerging needs and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Receptive to coaching and committed to developing professional and technical skills.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage scheduling documents deadlines and multi-step processes; familiarity with organizational systems (including color-coded tracking systems) is a plus.

• Fluency in one of the following languages with the ability to translate written materials and provide interpretation in community-based and client-facing settings:Mandarin Cantonese Fujianese or Spanish.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $25.00 per hour;28hours per week/dayandoccasional weekends and evenings.

• CPC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday sick and vacation time) Medical Dental Vision Basic Life Insurance Coverage Commuter Benefits and a 403(b) Retirement Plan.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals shouldsubmittheir resumealong with acover letteraddressed toCarlyn Cowen ChiefPolicyand Public Affairs Officerapplying online via CPCs website: selected online job boards. All documents should besubmittedasone single may reach out towith any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverseequitable and inclusive workplace andstrongly encourages women BIPOC immigrants LGBTQ individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.