CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/INTAKE COORDINATOR POSITION

Executive Assistant/Intake Coordinator Position


The Children's Law Center (CLC) (Washington, DC) invites applications for a full time Executive Assistant/Intake Coordinator, to begin immediately.

Children’s Law Center (CLC) envisions a future for the District of Columbia in which every child has a safe home, a meaningful education and a healthy mind and body. We work toward this vision by providing legal services to at-risk children and their families and using the knowledge we gain from representing our individual clients to advocate for changes in the law and its implementation.

Position Description:

The primary responsibilities of the Executive Assistant/Intake Coordinator are (a) to provide administrative support to the Executive Director (ED) and (b) to coordinate the process through which the Family Permanency Project (FPP) determines whether FPP or our pro bono partners are able to provide assistance to potential clients and then helping to place those cases with appropriate attorneys. These two areas will be split approximately 50/50, though at times one or the other may dominate. This position will report to both the ED and the FPP director and will work closely with the Pro Bono Manager.

Position Responsibilities:

Work closely with the ED, including managing her calendar, coordinating her call list with Development, setting up meetings and appointments, and performing additional general secretarial duties. Handle short research and writing projects, as needed, for the ED Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors, including responding to Board Member requests and preparation for Board meetings and Board-related activities. Monitor completion of intakes; follow up with CLC attorneys and/or potential clients to ensure that all necessary information is available on completed intakes. Prepare case summaries for pro bono attorneys; manage and disseminate FPP case list. Provide administrative and logistical support for trainings of pro bono attorneys.

Job Requirements

Excellent attention to detail, efficiency, problem-solving and organizational skills. Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong people skills. Excellent professional judgment and ability to maintain confidential information. Excellent writing skills. Ability to manage multiple and conflicting assignments (and two supervisors) through clear and direct communication.

Flexibility and enthusiasm. Ability to work independently and as a team member. College degree and previous office administration experience strongly preferred.

CLC is an equal opportunity employer. CLC’s policy is to provide equal opportunity at all times without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medication or status as a veteran.

Position is open until filled. No phone calls please.

Please send resume, cover letter, short writing sample and list of references to:

Executive Assistant/Intake Coordinator Search Committee
The Children’s Law Center
616 H St. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
jobs@childrenslawcenter.org
(fax) 202-467-4949

Electronic submissions are preferred.