Intake Coordinator / Paralegal

The Youth Advocacy Foundation (YAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit within the juvenile division of the state public defender agency, the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). The Youth Advocacy Foundation was established in 2001 with the mission of protecting and advancing the legal and human rights of children to promote their healthy development through active partnerships with local communities. YAF supports initiatives and positions not currently funded by the state to ensure that every child has access to zealous legal representation, essential and vibrant community-based services, and a quality education.

We are seeking an Intake Coordinator / Paralegal to support our EdLaw Project Team to oversee the system for providing information and technical assistance to callers to our statewide helpline. The EdLaw Project seeks to end the school-to-prison pipeline by representing young people pulled into our court system, collaborating with attorneys who represent these young people in their court cases, and collaborating with communities and organizations to create systemic change. The intake coordinator will interact directly with all aspects of the organization’s work.

The Intake Coordinator / Paralegal will assist with legal research, the preparation of legal documents for attorneys as well as the organization of client files. The ideal candidate will have a passion for social justice, be able to work with multiple individuals, and strong multi-tasing skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Intake Coordinator / Paralegal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the intake process by identifying individuals for potential representation; responding to requests for assistance coming into our statewide helpline, responding to intake questions and concerns appropriately, accurately, and timely;
• Providing litigation support to a team of attorneys, including formatting and preparing legal documents for filing; cite checking and proofreading legal motions and memoranda; reviewing materials produced in discovery; communicating with clients and co-counsel; and assisting with case management;
• Drafting Freedom of Information Act and public record requests, tracking status and deadlines of requests and agency responses, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining electronic files of all related materials;
• Prepare legal documents including subpoenas, drafts of motions, discovery, or orders; and
• Create and maintaining a calendar system for cases.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Paralegal certificate or four year degree
• Strong administrative, research, writing, and communication skills and a high-level of attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment;
• Sound judgement and discretion in handling and communicating confidential and otherwise sensitive information;
• Exemplary organizational and interpersonal skills;
• A commitment to the Youth Advocacy Foundation’s mission, purpose, and values;
• Competence in and dedication to working with others of diverse cultural, geographic, and economic backgrounds, including individuals with a history of trauma and system involvement;
• Interest in working in a multidisciplinary environment;
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications; Experience with legal case database applications preferred;
• Strong time-management skills, with an ability to manage many assignments at one time;
• Bilingual candidates preferred.

The salary range for this position is $60,514 - $71,382 commensurate with experience and qualifications. The salary range is intentionally broad to account for anticipated diversity in advocacy experience and educational background in the applicant pool. Please note that the position is not a state position; the Intake Coordinator / Paralegal will be an employee of the Youth Advocacy Foundation. The Youth Advocacy Foundation offers a flexible, family-friendly culture and generous benefits including health insurance, retirement packages, and paid time off.

EEO Statement

The Youth Advocacy Foundation (YAF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact Marlies Spanjaard at mspanjaard@youthadvocacyfoundation.org.