Jobs

LAC is a non-profit public interest law firm and policy organization that specializes in fighting discrimination against and protecting the rights of people with alcohol or drug problems, HIV/AIDS or criminal records.

Program/Database Administrator (Part-Time)

Legal Action Center (LAC) is seeking a part time Program/Database Administrator (P/DBA) to manage the administration of the Center’s government contracts and foundation grants. From the initial grant/contract applications through the final reports, the P/DBA will work with the internal team (Program Directors, Fiscal, and Support Staff ) to ensure that work is delivered on time and on budget and is reported accurately and cogently to the funder. The P/DBA also will maintain, improve, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of a centralized database that is a critical information resource for grant/contract compliance. The P/DBA will report to the VP/CFO and will work closely with the Legal Director. The position requires approximately 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Proactively work with program and administrative staff to generate monthly, quarterly and annual grant/contract reports related to deliverables that meet programmatic goals as defined in an array of contracts;
  • Actively work with LAC staff to coordinate and guarantee timely delivery of all grant/contract applications and renewals. The P/DBA will prepare and write some components of these documents. Project Directors and fiscal personnel will write and prepare others; and
  • Manage LAC database that tracks all grants/contracts and program deliverables, including legal services, trainings and other grant-funded work:
  • Create and implement quality assurance protocols;
  • Modify database to accommodate changing grant requirements and management needs;
  • Ensure that procedures are in place for program staff to collect and input necessary data, train staff to use these procedures, and monitor their ongoing functionality. This will entail interaction with program and administrative staff at all levels.
  • Manage other databases that funders require LAC to use for service tracking;.
  • Interact with Program Managers/administration to update/modify LAC’s websites;
  • Work closely with the Finance Department to create an instrument to track time and effort compliance;
  • Create instrument that will track compliance with milestones/deliverables and deadlines for every contract.

Qualifications:

  • Three to five years of program and/or database management experience or the equivalent education and experience
  • Demonstrated expertise with Excel and database operation, especially Access
  • Proven ability to establish administrative systems and work with staff to ensure their functionality
  • Strong organization skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving, and time management skills
  • Excellent written, oral communication and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with a team and motivate others
  • Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to success
  • Pro-active, enthusiastic and diplomatic
  • Knowledge of html and expression engine.

The Legal Action Center is searching for a high-skilled individual for a long-term, part-time commitment. Hourly wages commensurate with experience. The Legal Action Center is searching for a high-skilled individual for a long-term, part-time commitment. Please send resume and a brief cover letter (no calls) to:
Human Resources

Legal Action Center
225 Varick Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10014
lacinfo [at]lac [dot]org

with “Program/Database Administrator” in the subject line, or fax: (212) 675-0286. Cover letter should explain why you are seeking part-time work. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Internships (New York):

Legal Internships

The Legal Action Center accepts resumes from second and third year law students to work part-time during the fall and spring semesters, and full-time throughout the summer.  The work involves legal research and writing, litigation assistance, client intake, policy analysis and other activities.  Much of the work is done in the areas of constitutional and civil rights law, employment discrimination, and the administration of the criminal justice system.  Excellent research and writing skills are required.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to the Legal Action Center, Attn: Legal Intern Coordinator, 225 Varick St., 4th Fl, New York, NY 10014; fax: (212) 675-0286.

Other Internships - Beginning September 2010

The Legal Action Center seeks a part-time or full-time unpaid intern to help New Yorkers with criminal records overcome discriminatory barriers to jobs or housing.

ABOUT THE LEGAL ACTION CENTER: The Center is a non-profit public interest law firm and policy organization that specializes in fighting discrimination against and protecting the rights of people with alcohol or drug problems, HIV/AIDS or criminal records. Among other valuable services, we help individuals obtain employment, housing, and benefits despite past criminal convictions or alcohol/drug histories through a comprehensive range of civil legal services, including assisting our clients to obtain and clean up their New York State rap sheets, seek and obtain certificates of good conduct or relief from disabilities that are often essential to finding jobs or acquiring professional licenses, prepare and file employment discrimination complaints with the New York State Human Rights Division, and gather letters of reference and other evidence of rehabilitation.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES: Working with staff at LAC's New York City office, the intern will assist people with criminal records by conducting client intakes (telephone and in-person), providing information to clients about their rights, and analyzing clients' rap sheets. Specifically, the intern will summarize rap sheets so that clients can better understand them, note errors that can be corrected, and otherwise advise clients about steps they can take to minimize the negative consequences their conviction histories have on their job or housing prospects.

QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent communication, advocacy, analytic and writing skills required. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is strongly preferred. The Legal Action Center is an equal opportunity employer.

TIME COMMITMENT: At least 10-15 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. Full-time position is also available. If intern is available to work more hours each week or for more than 10 weeks, there may be more opportunities to increase the level of responsibility and range of work.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the Legal Action Center, Attention: Intern Coordinator, 225 Varick St., 4th Fl, New York, NY 10014; fax: (212) 675-0286; email: lacinfo [at]lac [dot] org, with subject line “Internship.”

Internships (Washington, DC):

The Legal Action Center (LAC) is seeking an intern to work in its Washington, D.C. office beginning in June 2009 for the upcoming summer semester. LAC is a non-profit law and policy organization that specializes in advocacy for people with criminal records, drug addiction histories, and HIV/AIDS. Through our Washington, D.C. office, LAC advocates with Congress and agencies within the Administration to improve our federal laws and policies to end discrimination against people in recovery or still suffering from addiction; to expand funding for life-saving alcohol and drug treatment, prevention, and research; and to eliminate barriers that people with criminal records face when reentering the community from incarceration.

LAC interns research, track, and analyze federal legislation and policy, attend Congressional hearings and briefings, and assist in other ongoing projects related to the federal advocacy work. While this has traditionally been a paid internship, individuals could instead elect to receive credit for their work. Past interns have included law school and other graduate students interested in policy advocacy.

More information about LAC and our National HIRE Network, which focuses on expanding employment opportunities for people with criminal records, can be found on our websites:http://www.lac.org, and www.hirenetwork.org, or by contacting Sherie Boyd at . To apply for this internship, please forward a cover letter and resume to Ms. Boyd at .