Legal Aid SMC's Housing team is looking for a Project Coordinator to handle intake and paralegal tasks for clients facing eviction and other serious housing legal problems. They need someone who is motivated, organized, and dedicated to advocating for a diverse, low-income client population. The right candidate should be able to prioritize multiple demands, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent customer service skills, collaborate well with a team, and be committed to social justice. The Housing team works on defending tenants against eviction, enforcing tenant protections through litigation, and advocating for equitable housing policies. The Project Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Housing Program Operations Manager.

About Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County:

The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County’s mission is to fight social injustice through civil legal advocacy for people living in poverty. The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County’s vision is for every person to have the basic necessities of life, including safe affordable housing, access to health care, economic security, secure immigration status, an appropriate education and freedom from violence and abuse.

Responsibilities

Client services: Conducts client intake interviews; screens individuals who call Legal Aid with diverse housing legal problems; provides general information on evictions and housing issues; schedules appointments or provides appropriate referrals; and follows up with clients by telephone and email.
Litigation support: Prepares client files and assists staff attorneys with litigation tasks, including drafting basic pleadings, document management, online court forms setup, correspondence, and interpretation/translations for Spanish-speaking clients.
Community engagement: Participates in community outreach events; conducts tenant education workshops and organizing meetings in Spanish and English.

qualification

B.A. degree or equivalent experience that demonstrates ability to learn and navigate office systems
Excellent writing and communication skills
Working knowledge of Word and Excel
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently