DC Affordable Law Firm · 19 hours ago
Legal and Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$54K/yr - $54K/yrDC Affordable Law Firm (DCALF) is committed to closing access to justice gaps in the District of Columbia. They are seeking a full-time, bilingual Legal and Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and manage office operations, ensuring efficient service delivery to clients.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Promptly answer incoming calls, take messages, and regularly monitor the general DCALF email account
Manage the intake process for DCALF’s legal services programs, including family law, immigration, estate planning, probate, and Heirs’ Property
Conduct intake and conflict reports of potential clients in English and Spanish, screen clients for eligibility for services, and provide referrals when appropriate
Provide legal support for attorneys, including interpretation and translation to and from Spanish for client meetings, phone calls, correspondence, documents, court and government submissions, and hearings/interviews
Assist with compiling, organizing, and securely sharing case files with clients, to ensure timely and accurate distribution; and
Assist attorneys and supervisors with other case-related tasks as needed
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal and non-legal resources in the DMV region, maintaining and updating referral resources as needed
Oversee and manage the firm calendars, ensuring accurate scheduling of internal meetings, trainings, and other key events
Coordinate conference room reservations and facilitate external visitor arrangements, including scheduling, check-in, and workspace setup as needed
Assist with internal office operations, including ordering supplies, monitoring supply inventory, mail processing, and organization of physical office files
Maintain and update office procedures and templates to reflect current policies, workflows, and best practices
Support the Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Legal Director, and Operations Manager on administrative tasks as needed
Provide coverage for other support staff, including the FLAN Hotline Intake Specialist, DCALF Law Clerk, and other legal assistants, as needed to ensure continuity of office operations and client support
Be available to come into the office for a minimum of three days/week; and
Attend other external meetings or community engagement events on behalf of DCALF, as required
Qualification
Required
Fluency in Spanish required; fluency/proficiency in other languages a plus
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in various situations and with a wide range of stakeholders
Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Aptitude to interact with individuals with diverse backgrounds with patience and compassion, including people of limited means or who have experienced trauma
Strong organizational abilities with a detail-oriented and deadline-driven approach to work
Team player with the ability to foster strong relationships with clients, colleagues, partner organizations, and government agents
Demonstrated growth mindset, with a willingness to learn, receive feedback, and develop skills to enhance job performance and support the organization's mission
Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, and Excel) required
Active listening skills, with the ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and race equity
Availability for periodic evening and weekend events
Preferred
Proficiency with Clio and/or NetDocuments a plus
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
Medical insurance and elective dental and vision insurance options.
Generous paid leave, including vacation, sick, and personal days, winter break closure (Christmas – New Year’s), Thanksgiving break, and all Federal and local holidays.
Paid parental/family leave through the DC Paid Family Leave Program.
Ongoing training opportunities.
Company
DC Affordable Law Firm
DC Affordable Law Firm ("DCALF") is a nonprofit law firm in Washington, DC providing accessible and affordable family law, immigration, and probate legal services to hardworking DC residents from modest- and lower-income households.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase