About Public Law Center

Founded in 1981, The Public Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free legal services to low income residents and other nonprofits in Orange County. Last year, Public Law Center staff and volunteers provided over 65,000 hours of free legal services in handling over 4,500 cases benefiting low-income children, adults and seniors. The estimated value of this work is roughly $60 million in just the past three years. Our services include counseling, individual representation, community education and strategic policy advocacy and impact litigation to challenge societal injustices.

About the role

• Provide accounts payable support and perform accounting clerical duties to the accounting department. 

What you'll do

• Supports Chief Financial Officer by handling administrative tasks to ensure proper financial documentation and processing.
• Duties include providing administrative and bookkeeping assistance and data entry.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school degree or equivalent (Associate’s Degree or higher a plus).
• Prior office experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and multi-task in fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to fostering positive work culture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook required; proficiency in Quickbooks Online a plus.

Salary & Benefits

$25.00 - $30.00 an hour - DOE

Primarily remote, 24-32 hours (3-4 days) per week. 

Attendance in-person meetings at PLC offices or other locations in Orange County periodically required.

• Competitive benefits provided, and for this position include:
• • Full-Time Employees and 30+ Hour a Week Employees: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance (100% of employee premium costs paid by PLC, and 50% of dependent health insurance premium costs paid by PLC)
  • Flexible Spending Account Program to help pay for medical expenses and childcare costs
  • 15 paid holidays per year 
  • Approximately 1 paid week off during office winter closure (between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
  • 21 paid sick/wellness days per year to promote mental wellness and general wellbeing 
  • 15 paid vacation days per year 
  • Birthday paid time off (2 hours of paid time off during birthday month)
  • 403b retirement plan (after 6 months of employment PLC provides a matching contribution equaling 100% of salary deferral up to a maximum of 3-4%, depending on length of employment)
  • Monthly $55 stipend for Wi-Fi and cell phone use
  • Monthly Bilingual Pay Premium upon successful completion of an oral and/or written test ($50 for oral premium and $50 for written premium) 
  • Optional monthly peer support group facilitated by third party mental health clinic 
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement 

Public Law Center is dedicated to building a diverse team and fostering a fair and welcoming work environment. To view our complete DEI statement, please click here.

Public Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact Public Law Center.

PLC will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

PLC regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.