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Development Officer

Reports to: Philanthropy Director
Salary: $68,640-$80,129 (DOE) (exempt)
Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability for employee; generous vacation and sick leave; 22 paid holidays; retirement plan; parking reimbursement; and professional development opportunities covered.
Start date: On or before April 16, 2025 (negotiable)

Casa Cornelia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds.

The Firm:
Casa Cornelia Law Center is a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm providing quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations with a primary commitment to the indigent within the immigrant community in Southern California. Our legal services include representation of those in removal proceedings or seeking affirmative immigration relief including asylum seekers, abused and abandoned children, and victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other serious crimes who are eligible under U.S. law. Casa Cornelia provides free legal representation through its staff with the support of volunteers, such as private attorneys, law students, and interpreters/translators under the mentorship of Casa Cornelia attorneys. 

The Program:
The Development Program furthers the mission of Casa Cornelia by raising the necessary funds to ensure the sustainability of all its programs. With a $4.5M annual operating budget, Casa Cornelia seeks to engage the community and institutional support through its individual giving programs, special events, and grants. 

The Position:
Casa Cornelia is seeking a talented professional to join its development/fundraising team; the successful candidate will have fundraising experience, including special events, sponsorship solicitation, and the ability to develop and nurture relationships with key volunteers, donors, and corporate sponsors. 

Responsibilities:
The Development Officer is responsible for meeting fundraising goals through special events, giving campaigns, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Donor Cultivation, Stewardship, and Strategy

  • Manage and cultivate relationships with individual mid-level donors.
  • Assists Philanthropy Director on annual giving campaign messaging and strategy.
  • Strategize and plan how to gain greater donor engagement to the mission. 
  • Ensure acknowledgment letters and other basic correspondence is sent to donors promptly. 
  • Ensure all donor activity is captured in DonorPerfect, donor management program. 
  • Oversee the production and execution of direct mail and electronic campaigns, event invitations and RSVPs. 
  • Provide material to support the firm’s communications efforts, including updates to the donation web pages and drafting social media material relating to fundraising efforts. 
  • Analyze reports to identify both gaps in revenue and opportunities for growth. 
  • Collaborate with the Director of Philanthropy, Executive Director, Board Special Event Committee, as applicable. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Philanthropy Director. 

Events

  • Is the lead staff for the planning, fundraising, and execution of our signature fundraising event, the La Mancha Awards which is held annually in October. 
  • Responsible for securing corporate sponsorships and engaging with both major donors and board members for individual gifts associated with the event. 
  • Oversee all event logistics, vendors, and event marketing, while working with a volunteer committee and members of the Development Department to ensure a successful event. 
  • Assist in organizing other fundraising events, as assigned. 
  • Responsible for identifying new revenue streams including, but not limited to third-party fundraisers, peer-to-peer fundraising, and online campaigns. 

Qualifications:

  • A commitment to social justice and the mission of Casa Cornelia and comfortable representing Casa Cornelia in a variety of formal and informal settings. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university. 
  • Have a minimum of 3-5 years of successful fundraising and relevant non-profit experience. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with donor communication. 
  • Strong computer skills and experience with CRM’s such as DonorPerfect. 
  • Experience with both social media and direct email marketing in a fundraising capacity. 
  • Strong organizational and project planning skills. 
  • Experience organizing and/or leading special events. 
  • Ability to work on various events simultaneously and a strong eye for detail. 
  • Ability to help develop and manage budgets while growing revenue and managing expenses. 
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends for special events, as appropriate and necessary.

Accountability: The Development Officer is accountable to the Philanthropy Director.

To Apply:

Email your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume, and (3) Three References to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Casa Cornelia Law Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This is a full-time, in-person position. Partial telework may be available after 90 days of employment.

To learn more about Casa Cornelia Law Center go to www.casacornelia.org.

Bilingual Receptionist

Position Classification: Full Time (35 hrs/wk), Non-Exempt
Reports to: Legal Director
Salary: $20.16/hr-$27.05/hr (DOE)
Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability for employee; generous vacation and sick leave; 22 paid holidays; retirement plan; parking reimbursement; and professional development opportunities covered.
Start date: May 16, 2025 (negotiable)

Casa Cornelia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds.

The Firm:
Casa Cornelia Law Center (“CCLC”) is a public interest law firm providing quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations with a primary commitment to the indigent within the immigrant community in Southern California. Our legal services include representation to those in removal proceedings or seeking affirmative immigration relief including asylum seekers, abused and abandoned children, and immigrant victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other serious crimes who are eligible under U.S. law. CCLC provides pro bono representation through its staff and the support of volunteers, such as private attorneys, law students, and interpreters/translators under the mentorship of CCLC attorneys.

The Position:
The Receptionist is a professional supporting all departments within CCLC by serving as the first point of contact for clients, potential clients, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders; routing those individuals to the appropriate staff members; and assisting in the smooth functioning of CCLC as a whole. 

Appointment and Accountability:
The Receptionist is hired by the Executive Director and is accountable to the Legal Director.

Primary Responsibilities:
The Receptionist will discharge the responsibilities of the position by:

  • ensuring that all individuals who contact or visit CCLC are treated with dignity;
  • recognizing the vulnerability of the immigrant population, especially those in proceedings or detention, and accommodating for cultural diversity;
  • answering CCLC’s main phone line, providing general information about CCLC, taking messages, and directing calls to appropriate staff members;
  • welcoming visitors to CCLC and directing/processing them as appropriate;
  • providing prospective clients with general information and scheduling intake appointments;
  • monitoring the reception area and ensuring that all visitors are timely and professionally received; 
  • assisting in the processing of incoming and outgoing mail; 
  • ensuring that the reception area, work rooms, and other shared workspaces are neat and tidy; 
  • scheduling meetings and meeting spaces; 
  • coordinating hospitality and refreshments for meetings as requested; 
  • providing general administrative and clerical support as directed; 
  • assisting in case file and database maintenance and the collection of program data; and, 
  • assuming responsibility for other tasks as assigned by CCLC’s leadership team.

Qualifications:
The following are required for appointment as the Receptionist: 

  • A commitment to social justice and the mission of CCLC and to serving indigent populations; 
  • An associate’s degree from an accredited university or two years of relevant professional experience; 
  • Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish; 
  • Ability to effectively communicate with diverse individuals; 
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and detail-oriented environment; and, 
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Candidates with the following additional qualifications will be given priority: 

  • Prior receptionist or customer service experience; 
  • Prior experience working in a law firm; 
  • Prior experience in the immigration law field; 
  • Fluency in additional languages frequently spoken by CCLC clients; and, 
  • Experience working in a not-for-profit.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Email your (1) Cover Letter of Interest, (2) Resume, and (3) Three References to [email protected]. Please see our website located at www.CasaCornelia.org to learn more about CCLC’s work.

Casa Cornelia Law Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This is a full-time, in-person position.

To learn more about Casa Cornelia Law Center, go to www.casacornelia.org.

Program Assistant, Community Legal Response Project

Position Classification: Full Time (35 hrs/wk), Non-Exempt
Reports to: Managing Attorney, Community Legal Response Project
Salary: $20.01/hr-$30.50/hr (DOE)
Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability for employee; generous vacation and sick leave; 22 paid holidays; retirement plan; parking reimbursement; and professional development opportunities covered.
Start date: May 16, 2025 (negotiable)

Casa Cornelia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds.

The Firm:
Casa Cornelia Law Center (“CCLC”) is a public interest law firm providing quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations with a primary commitment to the indigent within the immigrant community in Southern California. Our legal services include representation to those in removal proceedings or seeking affirmative immigration relief including asylum seekers, abused and abandoned children, and immigrant victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other serious crimes who are eligible under U.S. law. CCLC provides pro bono representation through its staff and the support of volunteers, such as private attorneys, law students, and interpreters/translators under the mentorship of CCLC attorneys.

The Project:
The Community Legal Response Project (“the Project”) is a temporary effort by CCLC to complement its ongoing legal programs. The current federal administration is prioritizing immigration enforcement and deportation. Absent changes in federal law, those noncitizens whom CCLC serves will remain eligible to seek and be granted humanitarian immigration protection. However, accessing such protection is often contingent upon the ability to secure quality legal counsel. Further, in a climate of increased immigration enforcement, those who are eligible for humanitarian protection under the law will need to quickly access accurate and reliable legal information. Finally, CCLC believes that the most effective way to provide counsel and information to the community is through collaboration with trusted partners. Accordingly, the Project was created to serve these needs in collaboration with our partners. 

The Position:
CCLC launched the Project in January 2025 and began full operation on April 1, 2025. The Program Assistant is a non-attorney professional serving within the Project that provides general administrative support to the project staff in their representation of Project clients and other Project activities. The program assistant will also support the overall client intake functions of the firm, including those processes for detained and non-detained adults and children. Tasks in support of other CCLC programs may also be assigned. 

Appointment and Accountability:
The Program Assistant is appointed by the Executive Director upon recommendation by the Legal Director and is accountable to the project’s Managing Attorney. 

Primary Responsibilities:
The Program Assistant will discharge the responsibilities of the position by: 

  • ensuring that individual clients and applicants are treated with dignity; 
  • recognizing the vulnerability of the immigrant population, especially those in proceedings or detention, and accommodating for cultural diversity; 
  • providing general administrative support to the Project staff; 
  • implementing firm processes to address the needs of the applicant/client population; 
  • processing applicant/client and case/file source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies and resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures; 
  • answering the Project’s legal services telephone line; 
  • entering applicant/client and case/file data; 
  • maintaining data entry requirements by following legal program protocols; 
  • scheduling applicant/client meetings and calls and assisting with client correspondence; 
  • preparing the initial physical file; tracking and managing physical case files during the established retention period and destroying such files upon conclusion of the retention period; 
  • assisting in case file and database maintenance; 
  • assisting in the collection of project data; 
  • providing administrative support for community presentations; 
  • assisting in the intake process for potential new clients for the firm generally; 
  • assisting in covering the reception desk and mail processing when needed; and, 
  • assuming responsibility for other tasks as assigned by the Managing Attorney and the Legal Director. 

Qualifications:
The following are required for the Program Assistant, Community Legal Response Project: 

  • A commitment to social justice and the mission of CCLC; 
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or an associate’s degree and two years of relevant professional experience; 
  • Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish or another language frequently spoke by CCLC clients; 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office; 
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and detail-oriented environment; and, 
  • A demonstrated commitment to serving indigent populations.

Candidates with the following additional qualifications will be given priority: 

  • Prior experience working in a law firm; 
  • Prior experience in the immigration law field; 
  • Experience in data entry and accuracy; 
  • Fluency in additional languages frequently spoken by CCLC clients; and, 
  • Experience working in a not-for-profit 

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Email your (1) Cover Letter of Interest, (2) Resume, and (3) Three References to [email protected]. Please see our website located at www.CasaCornelia.org to learn more about CCLC’s work.

Casa Cornelia Law Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This is a full-time, in-person position.

To learn more about Casa Cornelia Law Center, go to www.casacornelia.org.