Overview
Assistant General Counsel Jobs in Portland, OR at Northwest Talent Solutions LLC
Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: On-Site
Status: Full-time Exempt
Reports to: Director of HR and Administration
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hire Date: February 2025
Who We Are
Lawndale Christian Legal Center (LCLC) was founded to provide a unique form of community
holistic defense representation grounded in restorative justice values to minors and emerging
adults (25 and under) in the North Lawndale area caught in the criminal justice system. LCLC’s
highly relational, community-led model of representation is performed by an interdisciplinary
team of attorneys, case managers, outreach workers, circle-keepers, and community partners.
In addition to providing full criminal defense representation, LCLC’s community holistic defense
team identifies and meets the legal and social needs of our clients at every phase of the criminal
justice system: from diversion, arrest, through trial, and the completion of any period of
probation, supervision, and parole.
In early 2025, LCLC will be opening a new $22 million facility named the Dr. Dennis Deer
Community Justice Center. In this new facility, LCLC will own and operate a three-story office
building plus twenty units of studio-style housing (hereinafter “Deer Housing”) for emerging
adult men, 18-25 years old, who are or have been represented by our community holistic
defense team. The community holistic defense team will identify emerging adult men at high-risk
of going to prison and negotiate for them to stay in one of the twenty units of Deer Housing as
an alternative to incarceration.
By serving justice-involved minors and emerging adults holistically in their community, LCLC
is leading the transformation of the traditional criminal justice system by building out age appropriate
interventions and new best practices grounded in repair and restoration that are
more effective, cost less, and result in greater public safety for all. Our holistic, community-led
model of restorative justice is a template for creating a justice system that better serves Cook
County and the nation. More information on LCLC can be found at www.lclc.net.
About North Lawndale
North Lawndale is a vibrant and resilient community and we are proud to be a part of it. Our
Freedom Center office site is located just next door to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy
Apartments and Exhibit Center, built on the site where Dr. King lived for six months during his
Chicago Freedom Campaign in 1966. North Lawndale is tightly knit, and we are gratified by our
affiliation with the Lawndale Christian Community Church and North Lawndale Community
Coordinating Council, two organizations that have done much to bring necessary health and
legal services to the community.
As a result of decades of disinvestment, “white flight”, redlining, and other harbingers of
systemic poverty and violence, North Lawndale suffers from high levels of poverty, economic
hardship, violence, and over-policing. In North Lawndale, approximately 850 officers are
assigned to the two police districts that patrol 35,000 residents. In addition, a significant
percentage of specialized units (which are historically aggressive and abusive) rove in our
community. More than 1,500 youth are arrested in North Lawndale yearly, the second highest
rate in Chicago. Indiscriminate stops and searches of North Lawndale residents are a daily
occurrence; 66% of adults surveyed perceived no legitimate reason for their most recent police
stop. A startling 59% of adults in North Lawndale have been arrested, 30% convicted, and 27%
jailed.
Despite the seemingly insurmountable odds that our youth encounter within North Lawndale,
they demonstrate hope, resolve, and a drive to make their neighborhood a better place. We are
continually inspired by our clients’ resilience and positivity in the face of external challenges. It
is both an honor and a privilege to help them walk them through and away from the criminal
justice system and equip them to take control of their future.
What We Do
LCLC reaches over 350 minors and emerging adults in the criminal justice system annually with
the following services:
Community Holistic Defense (CHD): Free legal representation for indigent clients
grounded in holistic defense practices which acknowledge that quality of representation
and criminal legal outcomes are improved for youth when their unique developmental
needs are simultaneously addressed by an integrated, interdisciplinary team of attorneys
and social service providers.
Community Housing: LCLC owns and operates 20 units of studio style housing for
emerging adult men, 18-25 years old, inside the Deer Community Justice Center. In
addition, LCLC has created a network of approximately 275 private landlords and
funders that place other LCLC clients and their families in subsidized affordable housing
units.
Restorative Justice Community Court: LCLC was the lead agency that gathered
numerous communities and cook county court stakeholders together to design and launch
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the first Restorative Justice Community Court in the country in North Lawndale in
September 2017. This court is based upon the tradition of restorative justice circle
keeping and other restorative justice practices to enable repair and community integration
for emerging adult men, 18-25, facing qualifying felony criminal legal charges. LCLC
hopes to add a juvenile call to this court to serve minors 17 and younger under the same
Model.
Community Holistic Juvenile Diversion: Since 2020, LCLC has worked with the mayor’s
office and the Chicago Police Department to close the Juvenile Intervention and Support
Center (JISC) and create a new model of juvenile diversion for Chicago. LCLC is one of
eight service providers in the city and focuses on serving youth from the west side
diverted from the courts by the Chicago Police Department.
LCLC looks to continuously innovate our program portfolio to build upon new best practices for
serving minors and emerging adults and better serving our communities.
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations for the building by providing administrative and organizational support to management and staff for both buildings. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, and proactive, and possess excellent communication skills to ensure the smooth functioning of building activities and tenant interactions.
Responsibilities:
Provide general administrative support, including answering phones, responding to emails, and managing correspondence.
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages to appropriate departments.
Coordinate with the Facilities Director to schedule and track building maintenance, inspections, and vendor appointments.
Manage office supply procurement, monitor inventory levels including purchasing snacks, beverages, and other office essentials.
Coordinate with building management and maintenance teams to address employee requests and issues promptly.
Manage monthly expense reports, including processing expense reporting, handling invoicing, and performing basic accounting tasks.
Oversee office housekeeping tasks, ensuring common areas are stocked with coffee, snacks, and necessary supplies.
Support new employee onboarding by assisting with ID badge creation, keys, workspace setup, and initial office orientation.
Maintain and update the employee directory, contact lists, and organizational chart.
Assist in preparing and distributing notices, reports, and updates to employees.
Monitor and manage the daily sign-in process for visitors, clients, and employees to maintain security and compliance
Track payments, and assist with basic bookkeeping tasks.
Support planning and execution of building events or employee engagement activities.
Ensure compliance with building policies, safety regulations, and administrative protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree or higher preferred).
Proven experience as an administrative assistant, office manager, or in a related role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and office equipment.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional demeanor and the ability to handle confidential information.
Experience in property management or the commercial real estate industry is a plus.
Preferred Skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Professional and approachable demeanor.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,Google Suites and office equipment.
Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
Discreet and able to handle confidential information.
Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Customer service-focused mindset to support employees.
Work Environment/Travel
The Administrative Assistant operates in a professional office environment within a commercial building, primarily supporting internal employees. You will be required to travel to both locations between the Freedom Center and the Deer Center. This role involves frequent interaction with staff across various departments, providing administrative support, coordinating internal communications, and facilitating office operations. The position requires the ability to multitask in a dynamic and collaborative workplace while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, on-site position. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an 8-hour shift each day. Flexibility may occasionally be required based on business needs.
Lawndale Christian Legal Center is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or
mental.
Title: Assistant General Counsel
Company: Northwest Talent Solutions LLC
Location: Portland, OR
