Legal Services Coordinator

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We are currently looking for a person to answer/screen phone calls for the Lawyer Referral Service and grow Pro Bono initiatives of the Westmoreland Bar Foundation.

Legal Services Coordinator Job Description:

  • Coordinate Pro Bono Clinics – date, client contracts, financial intake information.
  • Organize/maintain pro bono list.
  • Reduced Fee List
  • Apply for grants with help and guidance from the Executive Director
  • Coordinate with Summit Legal Aid PAI coordinator
  • Coordinate/set up (2) community events annually.
  • Work with Administrative Assistant to coordinate Law Day Presentations in Westmoreland County Schools
  • Lawyer Referral List
  • Scholarships
  • Coordinate Pro Bono/LRS Vendor table for Annual Bench/Bar Conference

WBF Scholarships:

  • Mock Trial
  • Mailing of an informational letter and application to teachers
  • Calling the student applicants to schedule interview times.
  • Copying applicant packets for the WBF scholarship committee
  • Law School
  • Mail scholarship information to law schools
  • Utilize an Excel spreadsheet with all applicant’s information.
  • Research applicants online
  • Call law school scholarship chosen applicants to schedule interview times.

Lawyer Referral Service:

  • Answer Lawyer Referral calls, giving referrals and processing credit card information.
  • Keep up to date records of the attorney malpractice insurance.
  • Enter Lawyer Referral database information from status reports from attorney and client monthly.
  • Keep a file of all attorneys registering for Lawyer Referral Service each year.
  • Answer correspondence from prisoners
  • Grow the Lawyer Referral Service annually.
  • Work with Editor/marketing director to develop communication (flyers, constant contact emails, and sidebar articles on the Laurel Referral Service).
  • Work with the Lawyer Referral Service committee to ensure (2) meetings are conducted annually.
  • Conduct an annual meeting with all LRS attorneys to review rules, policies, and updates (virtually or in person).
  • Prepare updated numbers/budgets for the Board retreat annually.

Miscellaneous duties:

  • Help with Law Journal mailing when necessary.
  • Help with Sidebar mailing (apply labels, and prepare postal rate sheet)
  • Filing
  • Perform other duties to meet the operational needs of the WBA and WBF, as determined by the Executive Director and Boards.

Travel: 5%: Annual Lawyer Referral Conference, Bench/Bar Conference and WBA/WBF Annual Meeting 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate: Greensburg, PA 15601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Powerpoint: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Legal office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, and any other supporting documentation to: Westmoreland Bar Association, 100 N Maple Ave, Greensburg PA 15601-2506 or email [email protected].