Human Trafficking Victims’ Program Coordinator

The Legal Project is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Albany, NY, that has grown from a small pro bono volunteer program in 1995 into an innovative staff-based and pro bono program that leverages community resources and experience in providing free and low cost civil legal services to domestic violence victims and the working poor. Our many programs include family court and divorce representation in domestic violence cases; immigration services; human trafficking victims’ services, foreclosure prevention; wills and end of life planning; bankruptcy; veteran’s legal clinics; small business legal assistance; and community legal clinics on general civil legal issues. The Legal Project also provides community education and professional training.

The Legal Project provides access to the protections of the law to advance the safety, stability and independence of the people we serve and strengthen our communities. We do this by advising, advocating for and representing people who have traditionally had difficulty obtaining civil legal assistance.

Based upon these beliefs, the mission of The Legal Project is to make the law more accessible to those in need, to increase the legal community's involvement in pro bono work; and to serve as a resource on legal issues. We feel a special commitment to women and others who may have difficulty in obtaining legal assistance.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

1. Conduct confidential telephone and/or in-person intake, assess whether the individual may be a human trafficking victim, accurately record information relating to caller’s experiences, and assess the individual’s needs and take appropriate action

2. Communicate with the Trafficking Victims’ Program Staff Attorney regarding potential clients, current clients, and all other program related issues

3. Provide case management services to human trafficking victims as needed

4. Complete all record keeping related to client files including but not limited to conflict checks, opening and closing of physical and computer files, logging of all telephone calls, data entry of client information into appropriate databases, and other related paperwork

5. Responsible for preparation of grant reports

6. Assist with design and implementation of screening tools for staff regarding identification of victims of human trafficking

7. Assist with identifying prospective community partners

8. Assist with conducting outreach to inform the community of the services offered by The Legal Project’s Trafficking Victims’ Program

9. Participate in team problem solving to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of programs. Trouble-shoot and assist with creative problem solving relating to client and attorney issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree and/or degree in Paralegal Studies preferred.

2. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.

3. Experience in providing direct services in a non-profit organization is desired. Working with victims of human trafficking or other crimes is strongly preferred.

4. Training and/or experience with trauma informed care is preferred.

OTHER PREREQUISITES:

1. Thoroughness, organization, and attention to detail.

2. Commitment to team approach in legal services.

3. Ability to work independently and cooperatively with other program staff and agencies to meet program needs and objectives.

4. Willingness to keep updated in the field and to continue training.

5. Willingness to gain the experience and expertise needed to become an Accredited Representative in DOJ/OLAP program.

5. Flexibility, including ability to travel and work on occasional evenings or weekend days as needed

The Capital District Women’s Bar Association Legal Project, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Application Details: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Job Type: Full-time; non-exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, NY