EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Thank you for your interest in joining the Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) team. LIFT is a mission-driven, dynamic, and growth-oriented organization. It is also a great place to work. We maintain an open, flexible culture and support a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages on-going professional development and invests in staff training. Team members are talented, committed, collaborative, fast-paced, and maintain a sense of humor. In addition to the satisfaction of seeing the impact they have on the lives of children and families, employees receive very competitive compensation packages. We are currently hiring for the following positions.
Bronx Family Court Education & Information Site Coordinator
Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) seeks a one-of-a-kind Site Coordinator to join our team. The LIFT team is both professional and passionate about our work. All of LIFT's programs provide families with legal information and compassionate guidance to help empower them to successfully advocate for themselves in Family Court. Based primarily out of the Bronx County Family Court, the Site Coordinator will work directly to support families in the Court by working one-on-one with those facing Family Court issues through intensive interventions and by addressing general inquiries. The Site Coordinator will report to LIFT's Legal Director.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide legal information and compassionate guidance to all people in Family Court;
- Conduct participant orientation and intake;
- Help prepare participants for upcoming court dates through role play, moot court activities, and connection to other LIFT programs and services;
- Create and maintain excellent, accurate, and up-to-date case management notes;
- Order, distribute, track, and maintain LIFT’s Legal Resource Guides supply;
- Collect and report on data;
- Conduct outreach and recruitment throughout the courthouse and in the community;
- Attend Family Court stakeholder meetings and provide updates on courthouse activities to the LIFT management team;
- Serve as a program liaison and support programmatic activities, as requested;
- Train and supervise court-based interns and volunteers;
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings; and
- Serve as an ambassador for all LIFT programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts degree is a minimum requirement; recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply;
- Fluency in Spanish required;
- Strong communication skills;
- Experience or a demonstrated interest in Family Law, increasing access to justice, and providing services to the public;
- Commitment to providing high quality, compassionate service;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently;
- Professional, energetic, and enthusiastic;
- Attention to detail and proactive
- Critical thinking skills and informed decision making
Salary – LIFT offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Melanie Hart, Chief Program Officer via email to mhart@LIFTonline.org. Please put “Bronx Family Court Education & Information Site Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Director of Finance & Administration
Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) seeks a one-of-a-kind finance and administration professional to help us achieve our ambitious goals. The Director of Finance & Administration must display initiative and creativity in a hands-on role. Reporting to the CEO and part of a management team, the Director of Finance & Administration will manage the overall financial, human resource, and administrative functions of LIFT, and will supervise the bookkeeper. He/she will be a doer as well as a leader with responsibility for all aspects of human resources, as well as budgets, audits, and financial reporting. The Director will also make reports to the full Board of Directors and work closely with the Board’s Audit/Finance Committee.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- At least 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Familiarity with accounting software packages (FundEZ a plus)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Above all, the successful candidate will be flexible and fully engaged with the mission and with the staff.
Salary: LIFT offers a competitive compensation package.
How to Apply: For confidential consideration, please email your resume and cover letter with “LIFT/Director of F&A” in the subject line to HR@LIFTonline.org. No telephone calls please.
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LIFT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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