Full-time, salaried, remote position
About The Lawfare Project: The Lawfare Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides pro bono legal services to protect the civil and human rights of the Jewish people worldwide.
Overview: The Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator will support our attorneys and ensure that our office runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. They will organize and coordinate office administration and procedures, in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
It is of paramount importance that applicants for this position be highly organized and have outstanding writing skills.
Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day operations of the organization and provide administrative support as needed
Coordinate all aspects of appointments, meetings, and conference calls
Draft, edit, and/or proofread correspondence, mailers, reports, and other documents
Attend virtual meetings and take notes
Check voicemail and direct messages to appropriate recipients
Maintain database of legal actions and other projects
Maintain online calendar of important deadlines and take appropriate measures to ensure deadlines are on track to be met
Assist attorneys with various projects
Assist with donor relations
Compose and send acknowledgment letters for charitable donations
Requirements:
4+ years of relevant professional experience
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for both formal and informal communications (with impeccable grammar)
Professional demeanor and advanced interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with highly organized work habits
Creative and resourceful problem-solving skills
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Ability to synthesize complex issues and ideas
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and also as a member of a team
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workplace
Experienced in, or able to quickly gain command of, essential functions of the Squarespace and Mailchimp platforms (no coding required)
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Benefits:
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Retirement plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance (full employer coverage)
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
How to apply:
Qualified candidates should email their résumé to:
Benjamin Ryberg
COO & Director of Research, The Lawfare Project
Ben@TheLawfareProject.org
All submissions are confidential.
The Lawfare Project is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.