ELAP Pro-Bono Office Assistant

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Come help make equal access to justice in our community a reality by assisting Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)’s main office in bringing legal services low-income residents NE East and SE King County.

Your role as the ELAP Office Assistant will be to provide support for ELAP Program staff to ensure efficient operation of ELAP programs and delivery of client services.

Duties:

* Support Director of Pro Bono Services and the Clinic Coordinator to create and maintain programs that expand our ability to help clients.

* Providing general clerical and office support including data input and processing; updating in MS Excel, and client database;*

* Assist in managing relations with pro bono attorneys and general volunteers working on projects.

* Follow up with legal clinic attorney by phone or email to capture all data on clients and attorney services.

* Perform other office support tasks as requested

* Report to ELAP Director of Pro Bono Services.

* Training on client database will be provided.

Hours:

This volunteer position requires coming in to the ELAP offices 10 to 15 hours per week. We ask for a minimum 6-month commitment to ELAP.

Qualifications:

* Commitment to ELAP’s mission in promoting equal access to justice;

* Excellent written/oral communication, and analytical skills; superior attention to detail;

* Strong experience using MS Excel and MS Word; quick learner in new database programs;

* Willingness to work well independently and on a team, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines;

* Experience working with low-income client communities, and/or immigrant populations a plus.

Benefits: ELAP is a great way to sharpen skills while gaining new ones.

People of color encouraged to apply.

Application Process:

To apply please submit a completed ELAP General Volunteer Application Form available on the ELAP website. We will contact you shortly to discuss your interest in this position. If you have any questions email chris@elap.org. Thank you!