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About the Role
The Legal Services Navigator will support CPC’s legal and advocacy work to ensure immigrant, AAPI, and low-income New Yorkers have access to trusted, community-based legal services. This role provides direct case support to CPC’s Senior Attorney for community legal services and supports the ONA Opportunity Center.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate client intake appointments.
- Assist with intake sessions, including collecting documents, taking notes, and data entry.
- Maintain confidential client records and database entries.
- Support the Senior Attorney in preparing case files and legal documents.
- Provide substantive legal case support under the supervision of the Senior Attorney.
- Help organize, prepare for, and execute monthly legal clinics.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for clinics.
- Coordinate and prepare for legal “office hours”.
- Communicate with partner organizations, referring agencies, and community groups.
- Liaise with courts and city agencies.
- Conduct data entry, case tracking, and administrative tasks.
- Help run Know-Your-Rights workshops.
- Create and manage systems for disseminating ‘Know Your Rights’ resources.
- Support translation, interpretation, and proofreading for community-facing legal materials.
- Assist in developing clear, accessible legal resources and informational guides.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Support cross-team coordination and administrative tasks.
Requirements
- High school degree preferred.
- Legal or community service experience a plus but not required.
- Native speaking skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Fujianese.
- Ability to translate written materials and provide interpretation.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage scheduling, documents, deadlines, and multi-step processes.
- Understanding of issues affecting immigrant and low-income communities.
- Commitment to expanding access to community-based legal support.
- Ability to maintain secure, organized, and confidential records.
- Exercise discretion when interacting with clients and sensitive information.
- Ability to take initiative, respond to emerging needs, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Receptive to coaching and committed to developing professional and technical skills.
Skills
- Bilingual Language Skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Fujianese)
- Detail-Oriented
- Organized
- Commitment to Social, Racial & Economic Justice
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Action-Oriented
- Adaptable
- Open to Feedback
Location
- Brooklyn Community Center - Brooklyn, NY 11232
- Lower East Side Community Center
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High School Degree or Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $28.00 per hour
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (holidays, sick and vacation time, personal days)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life Insurance Coverage
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
About the Company
- Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact.
- CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
- CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.