Responsible for working directly with the President and CEO and other management team. Work collaboratively with the St. John’s Community Health (SJCH/St John’s) policy team to insure access to holistic wrap-around services addressing the root issues of poverty. Engage in public policy advocacy on issues related to healthcare issues and access.
You will ensure that SJCH-Legal Services Program provides high quality direct legal representation in the following areas: family law, immigration law, housing law, domestic violence, administrative law, re-entry, consumer law, estate planning, probate law, restorative justice, and other areas. The program provides self-help and limited scope assistance and provides full-scope representation to the patients of SJCH and residents of LA County through grant-based projects.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
Provide representation, advocacy work and policy impact on behalf St. John’s Well Child & Family Center:
* To increase access to healthcare services.
* Prevent cuts in funding and programs for community health centers.
* Challenge policy decisions which reduce access to healthcare for underserved communities, including: *low-income families, undocumented immigrants, undocumented immigrants, communities of color, people experiencing homelessness, Medicaid recipients, the uninsured, transgender individuals, people with HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases.*
* Provide periodic legal training for medical providers, community partners, and client groups.
* Complete administrative tasks for grants and the SJCH Legal Services Program.
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting is produced and delivered to funders regularly.
* Other duties as assigned by President and CEO.
* Ensure the delivery of client-centered, high quality legal services to SJCH’s clients.
* Provide organizational management and strategic planning and implementation for the program.
* Hire, train and supervise program attorneys and staff as well as build collaboration with other program directors at SJCH.
* Provide periodic legal training for medical providers, community partners, and client groups.
* Develop and maintain consistent practices and policies for the Legal Services Program.
* Identify and support training, professional development, and other technology resources for program staff, including auditing of case management efforts by staff.
* Track emerging legal issues in areas in which SJCH Legal Services Program practices, and develop and execute strategies, including policy advocacy and litigation that improve access to justice for Los Angeles County’s low-income community and patients of SJCH.
* Working with other SJCH staff, develop and maintain relationships with community partners, including schools, nonprofits, and government entities to ensure robust community support for and collaboration with SJCH.
* Support the growth of the Legal Services Program by providing leadership and oversight to the Development team and work collaboratively to expand revenue sources within the mission of SJCH Legal Services Program.
* Represent SJCH Legal Services Program at legal networking and community outreach events.
* Oversee budgetary matters for all the grants funding the SJCH Legal Service Program in collaboration with the accounting grant administrator.
* Negotiate contracts for services with contracting agencies for new grants.
* Full time position with occasional evening and weekend work required.
*QUALIFICATIONS*
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience with or strong interest in advocacy work and policy impact. Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of groups, including people of color, people who are without shelter, people with low incomes, immigrants, non-English speakers, people living with mental and physical disabilities, people experiencing domestic violence, service providers, government employees, and community partners. A client-centered, holistic approach to legal advocacy, including comfort with a harm reduction framework. Personal or professional experience with the communities our work centers (transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, people of color, gender- nonconforming individuals, and people living with HIV and other chronic health conditions) highly desirable.
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
* Active membership in the California State Bar, in good standing.
* Experience in supervising lawyers, non-profit experience preferred.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Strong public speaking skills and ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, from community members to pro bono attorneys.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision.
* Knowledge of a second language a plus, with Spanish language skills preferred.
* Must have own transportation, valid CA Driver’s license, insurance, and good driving record; travel throughout Los Angeles County may be necessary.
* Commitment to public interest law: Passion for serving vulnerable populations and promoting social justice.
* Experience in various areas of public interest law with a focus on Immigration and Family Law.
* Experience in probate and housing matters is also helpful.
* Experience managing/conducting community and/or street outreach, specifically to hard-to-reach populations.
* Empathy and compassion for individuals facing legal challenges and a commitment to providing high-quality services.
* Proficiency in legal research, document preparation, and case management software is necessary.
* Experience working in underserved communities such as undocumented workers, chronically ill, unaccompanied minors, LGBT populations, communities of color, youth/adolescents, and those experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and/or mental illness.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
* CA Bar (Required)
Work Location: In person