Project Coordinator (Bilingual)- Cancer Advocacy & Elderlaw Project

$50,000 - $59,500/Yr

NYC Bar Association - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - New York, NY

About the position

The Project Coordinator (Bilingual) for the Cancer Advocacy and Elderlaw Projects at the City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) is responsible for providing legal assistance and support to cancer patients, survivors, and seniors. This role involves client intake, case management, and volunteer coordination, ensuring that clients receive the necessary legal services during vulnerable times. The coordinator will also assist in outreach, training programs, and the preparation of grant applications, all while working closely with the Project Director.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients seeking legal assistance, conducting eligibility screening and client interviews for CAP & ELP clients, including Spanish speakers.
• Review and maintain thorough and accurate client records.
• Provide administrative help by answering telephone and email inquiries and setting up client appointments, while providing follow-up to clients.
• Maintain and run statistical reports on client, program/activity, and volunteer databases.
• Provide organizational and logistical support for virtual and in-person training programs, legal clinics, and community outreach events.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications/reports and other fundraising activities.
• Create, draft, and design program content such as blogs, reports, advocacy and educational resources, presentations, and social media posts.
• Liaise with attorney volunteers from law firms and corporate legal departments.
• Provide general administrative support for new programming within CAP & ELP and across CBJC projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or substantially equivalent work experience in a professional setting.
• Minimum 6 months of work experience (relevant internships acceptable).
• Fluency in Spanish, both oral and written.
• Strong data-entry, organizational and project management skills; high attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, and the ability to quickly learn and effectively use LegalServer and other technology.
• Ability to connect with people from different backgrounds and demonstrated enthusiasm for public interest legal work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in legal services or advocacy work.
• Familiarity with grant writing and fundraising activities.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance