Program Specialist, Housing
$60,000–$65,000 year
Hybrid · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Program Specialist, Housing provides paralegal support to the Pro Bono Center’s housing programs. This role supports the Managing Attorney of Housing, LTLAN, and LTRC by handling intakes, referrals, data collection, training volunteers, and providing litigation and administrative support. Responsibilities include assisting with grant reporting, maintaining records, supporting on-site clinics, coordinating with housing-related clinics/projects, conducting client interviews and home inspections, and contributing to language-access activities. The role requires collaboration with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, and staff in a hybrid work environment; proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; and is positioned as a mid-level role with potential preferred qualifications including a Bachelor's degree and language/CRM systems experience.
Required Qualifications
- Prior relevant work experience
- Ability to work evenings and weekends for various Pro Bono Center clinics and events
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be detail oriented and deadline driven
- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Pro Bono Center and Bar employees
- Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and be able to manage several priorities in a day
- Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated
- Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working at a legal services provider or other non-profit organization
- Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Amharic
- Proficiency with Salesforce or other CRM software
- Experience with LegalServer or other case management systems
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