Nov 17

Job: Legal Assistant – Children’s Law Center (DC)

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Position: Legal Assistant
Posted by: Children’s Law Center
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

Children’s Law Center fights so every District child can grow up with a loving family, good health and a quality education. Judges, pediatricians and families turn to us to be the voice for children who are abused or neglected, who aren’t learning in school, or who have health problems that can’t be solved by medicine alone. With 100 staff and hundreds of pro bono lawyers, we reach 1 out of every 8 children in DC’s poorest neighborhoods – more than 5,000 children and families each year. And, we multiply this impact by advocating for city-wide solutions that benefit all children. Learn more at childrenslawcenter.org.

In a nutshell, you will be a dependable administrative cornerstone supporting program activities, managing critical, regular tasks and growing into new projects as your skills and interests take you, while gaining exposure to the legal field.  Major responsibilities include project management; tracking and compiling program and financial data for management reports; coordination of the transfer of closed case files; tracking and supporting the fulfillment of contract deliverables; and providing administrative support to CLC Directors.

Requirements and Qualifications: The position requires resourcefulness, creativity, initiative and tenacity, as well as tact and discretion. An ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, in addition to an ability to prioritize and complete many tasks simultaneously. Specific needs include/;

• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office 2013 software, especially Word and Excel.In Excel, ability to work with formulas and charts.Experience with Access a plus.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience with databases and, in particular, with the manipulation and analysis of data to produce reports.
• Able to flexibly manage multiple projects (and supervisors), to learn and synthesize information, and then communicate clearly and appropriately with needed parties, both within and outside the organization.
• Strong people skills, reflecting curiosity, a can-do attitude and eagerness to tackle new challenges.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving and organizational skills.When a new task is given, you aren’t satisfied until a clear system is documented and in place.
• Excellent professional judgment and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.
• BA from accredited college or university preferred.

Application Process: The position is open until filled. No telephone calls please. Send resume, cover letter, three references, and writing sample via mail, fax, or email to:

Legal Assistant Search Committee
Children’s Law Center
616 H Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
202.467.4949 (fax)
jobs@childrenslawcenter.org