Assistant Director

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Assistant Director
The candidate will be responsible for supporting the administration of all LCCR operations, including the maintenance and organization of case files, student journals and other LCCR records. Serves as a staff mediator, handling a caseload of conciliation and mediation cases, mentors other staff, students and volunteer mediators/conciliators, as appropriate and as assigned, and consults with the Director as necessary on all of the above. Preparation of bilingual materials (Spanish/English), Requests for Proposals, contract reports (fiscal and program), program monitoring materials, audit materials, and confidential LCCR case files, in conjunction with and under the direction of the Director. Partner with the LCCR Director to oversee and ensure efficient and effective daily operations of LCCR. Assists with the preparation of all LCCR records with respect to 1) all materials for fiscal reconciliation, RFP’s, and contract monitoring and audits (as assigned), 2) case entries and files, scheduling, referral maintenance, equipment. Serve as a Bilingual Mediator/Conciliator to the monolingual Spanish speaking community and to court referred cases. Mentors all staff mediators and conciliators. Supervise law students (clinical, work study, grant.). In the absence of the Director ensure the proper handling of all case files according to policies, procedures and protocols, reviewing restraining orders and other legal documents to ensure policy, procedure and protocol compliance, reviewing and/or overseeing the review of all cases, and answering questions to ensure that policies, procedures and protocols are being followed. Perform outreach to legal service providers and community organizations for purposes of case referral to LCCR. Understand and enforce all LCCR policies, procedures and protocols. Oversees preparation of all LCCR materials, in particular bilingual materials in Spanish. Participate in LCCR events, recruitment efforts, and meetings. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Should have 5+ years experience in mediation or conciliation (community or conciliation experience is preferred), services to low income individuals is preferred), Must have demonstrated experience managing a high-volume caseload while supervising a team of staff (Staff mediators, clinical law students, and volunteers). Strong preference for prior work experience in the public interest sector. Experience working with people who are upset (e.g., crying or angry) preferably in a community and/or court program. Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency required. Juris Doctor Degree and mediation trained under the California Dispute Resolution Programs Act preferred, and member of the California State Bar required.

Note: This is a fixed term contract position.

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