BAYVIEW - FRONTLINE PARTNER
FULL-TIME - HOURLY, NON-EXEMPT
ABOUT US:
“It always seems impossible until it's done.” - Nelson Mandela
We believe that even the biggest problems can be broken down into small, achievable steps. Poverty and access to justice are part of the same problem. And to solve this, we just need to discover what the steps are.
At Open Door Legal, we're pioneering the country's first system of universal access to civil legal representation to dramatically reduce poverty and prove that the law really can belong to all of us.
To achieve this ambitious goal, we've created an award-winning and best-in-class legal aid organization full of passionate, dynamic, gritty, caring, and team-oriented people.
We believe that injustice is the heart of poverty and we're looking for someone to join us in having a systemic impact on how we, as a society, ensure justice for all.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION
You will be the first person to represent our mission of universal access to legal services and our values of passion, grit, teamwork, caring and dynamic to anyone who walks through our doors. You are a self-starting individual capable of managing multiple tasks and responsibilities, as well as comfortable with proactively and independently solving problems with a professional and positive attitude. You model empathy and cultural humility and are adept at building trust and safety with people from all walks of life. At our offices, we frequently help individuals who have or are currently experiencing trauma, who present in a state of heightened emotional distress, and who may have mental health conditions. Thus, success in this position requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to provide focused customer service, set boundaries, and de-escalate conflict while adhering to strict health guidelines (especially as many of our clients are highly vulnerable to COVID-19). The frontline requires comfortability with using various technological systems and devices, great typing, and organizational skills. You will be supervised by the Frontline Attorney, but will also work very closely with our attorneys, paralegals, volunteers, social workers, and other Frontline staff.
This position will be based in our Bayview office location. Bayview is a vibrant and culturally rich neighborhood in San Francisco and is home to most of San Francisco's remaining communities of color. We see access to the justice system as essential for alleviating poverty and preventing displacement in the community. Our Frontline Partner in the Bayview should also be passionate about working with this community and advocating for universal legal access.
Overall, this position is intended to be a challenging yet extremely rewarding experience for someone looking to make a difference in clients' lives through an innovative, results-oriented, and fast-growing organization.
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THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION, STARTING AT $28.85/HOUR (AROUND $60,000 ANNUALLY).
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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE MAY 20, 2022 WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY CONSIDERATION.
IDEAL STARTING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: JUNE 1, 2022.
Open Door legal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law including the San Francisco Fair chance Ordinance.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at whitney [at] opendoorlegal [dot] org.
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