Position Description About the Legal Aid Justice Center: The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that partners with low-income clients and communities of color in Virginia to fight for racial, social, and economic justice. We understand that the harms our clients endure are inextricably linked to overarching systems of injustice. Together we are dismantling those systems through a combination of community organizing, litigation, policy advocacy, public relations, and individual legal services. Founded in 1967, LAJC has offices in Charlottesville, Richmond, Petersburg, and Falls Church and provides services under six key program areas: Civil Rights & Racial Justice (focuses on the criminal legal system), Housing & Consumer Justice, Youth Justice, Health Justice & Public Benefits, Immigrant Justice, and Worker Justice. Examples of LAJCs recent work include lawsuits and organizing efforts that led to reform of Virginias unemployment insurance system, the distribution of over $1 billion in illegally withheld payments to more than 160,000 Virginians, the securing of a statewide eviction moratorium during the pandemic, and efforts to reduce incarceration, including decreasing the population of a local immigration detention center to historic lows. With a staff of over 90, LAJC has experienced significant growth and opportunity in recent years, expanding its programmatic efforts, operational capacity, and commitment to race equity and organizational sustainability. For more information, visit LAJCs strategic plan and our website. About The Position LAJC seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant for its office in Falls Church, Virginia. This role is vital for supporting the daily operations of LAJC, including communication with clients in both Spanish and English, case management, document preparation, light translation, maintaining calendars and files, and other administrative duties. The position involves in-person shifts between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The Administrative Assistant is a key member of our team, acting as a bridge between staff and the community to promote justice and reduce poverty across Virginia. Job Duties Communicate with clients to clarify our mission and services, fostering a collaborative environment. Handle community contact efficiently, including answering phones, documenting contacts, providing referrals, supporting emergency triage, and managing client documents. Use an equity and social justice lens in all interactions to assess needs and coordinate services. Conduct initial screenings with community members, gather facts, review eligibility, and ensure database accuracy. Perform front desk activities such as greeting visitors, managing mail, and supporting facilities as needed. Translate legal documents between Spanish and English. Provide accurate data entry and maintain files. Assist with preparing materials, legal updates, and supporting attorney communications. Offer legal assistant support with cultural humility and trauma-informed approaches. Communicate timely and clearly during all interactions. Maintain resource lists and organize confidential documents. Perform other administrative duties as assigned. Promote racial equity by supporting diverse staff, fostering respectful spaces, and advocating for institutional change. Note: The position emphasizes cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and a commitment to racial equity in all aspects of work. #J-18808-Ljbffr