Temp Receptionist

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.

The Public Law Center (PLC) seeks an energetic, passionate receptionist to join our team in fighting for justice for low-income and self-represented litigants and entrepreneurs in Orange County through innovative, collaborative, community-centered lawyering to address inequities and support access to justice throughout PLC’s projects.

• →Full-time position, requiring 5 days in our office in Santa Ana (Monday – Friday 8AM – 5:00 PM)

• →Temporary 6-8 month position beginning January 2027. Possible opportunity to apply to transfer to an open position after term ends

• →Answer high volume phone calls, transfer voicemails, return voicemails, provide information to general public high-volume walk-in clients, and assist clients

• →Distribute and process digital and physical mail

• →Process checks

• →Keep lobby, reception, office area stocked, clean, and organized

• →Assist with interpretation and written translation

• →Assist Office Manager with administrative and organizational support as well as inventory support

• →This position requires attendance at meetings, both remote and in person, in and outside the Public Law Center’s offices, and requires being located in Southern California. Must have ability to work at the organization’s offices in Santa Ana, CA

• Self-motivated team player with excellent organizational and oral communication skills

• Strong customer service experience and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment

• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel, Google, and SharePoint, and willingness to learn other software programs

• Bilingual in English/Spanish required
• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Must have own transportation, valid California Driver’s License, insurance and good driving record

• Occasional evening work may be required

• Physical Requirements: Able to lift 30 lbs, able to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, including typing