Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$50k–$60k/yr
About the Organization The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is committed to ensuring meaningful access to justice and stability through the family law system. Guided by the values of dignity, empowerment, and service…
Skills: Executive Support, Office Management, Board Relations, Scheduling, Microsoft Office 365
Los Angeles, California, United States • On-site
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Provide direct administrative support to the Executive Director and serve as the primary liaison for the Board of Directors. Manage front office operations, including reception, visitor assistance, and general organizational administration.
Requires an associate degree or equivalent experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and a compassionate approach toward survivors of domestic violence. Spanish language proficiency and prior nonprofit or executive support experience are strongly preferred.
About the Organization
The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is committed to ensuring meaningful access to justice and stability through the family law system. Guided by the values of dignity, empowerment, and service, the Buhai Center works toward a just, fair, and accessible family law system for all.
Position Summary - Compensation - $50,000 - $60,000
The Buhai Center is seeking an organized, personable, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director, assist with Board relations, provide front office and administrative support, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.
This is a highly collaborative role for someone who enjoys managing multiple priorities, working with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to a mission-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
The Executive Assistant will provide direct administrative support to the Executive Director, including assistance with scheduling, meetings, correspondence, and special projects.
This role will also manage front office operations, including reception coverage, visitor assistance, phone support, mail processing, and occasional client intake assistance.
The Executive Assistant will serve as the staff liaison to the Board of Directors by coordinating meeting logistics, preparing materials, maintaining board records, and supporting board member engagement.
Additional responsibilities include supporting organizational operations through assistance with event coordination, records management, finance, human resources, technology, and general office administration.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have an associate degree or an equivalent combination of training and relevant professional experience. Prior administrative, executive support, office management, or nonprofit experience is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, with excellent attention to detail. Candidates should be friendly, patient, approachable, and able to interact professionally and compassionately with diverse stakeholders.
The role requires the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to quickly learn new technology systems are also required.
Experience working with survivors of domestic violence is preferred. Compassion and sensitivity toward survivors is required. Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a voluntary employee retirement plan; paid vacation and holiday leave; and professional development opportunities.
We provide free family law and domestic violence legal services and education to those most in need in LA County.
The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law (the Buhai Center) was founded in the early 1980s by Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Since its inception, the Buhai Center has served as a cornerstone of family law and domestic violence legal assistance for low-income persons in California. OUR MISSION To ensure meaningful access to justice and stability through the family law system. OUR VISION A just, fair, and accessible family law system for all. WHO WE SERVE We serve low-income residents of Los Angeles County in need of legal assistance in child custody and visitation, child support, parentage, restraining orders, divorce, property division, and spousal support. HOW WE DO IT We provide free legal services, education, and advocacy. Our work empowers our clients to protect themselves and their children from domestic violence, poverty, housing insecurity, and other barriers to lasting stability. CENTURY CAMPAIGN "Immediate Effect. Last Impact. You Can Make A Difference." To help secure our future, the Harriett Buhai Center has established an annual giving program, the Century Campaign. You are invited to join in the effort. You hold the keys to our success and can make a difference every day in the lives of domestic violence victims and poor children. To make a gift or pledge, please contact: (213) 388-7505 ext. 317 or [email protected]. Or visit our website to donate online. The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Tax Identification Number 95-3943493.
Offices: 3250 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, US
We provide free family law and domestic violence legal services and education to those most in need in LA County.
The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law (the Buhai Center) was founded in the early 1980s by Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Since its inception, the Buhai Center has served as a cornerstone of family law and domestic violence legal assistance for low-income persons in California. OUR MISSION To ensure meaningful access to justice and stability through the family law system. OUR VISION A just, fair, and accessible family law system for all. WHO WE SERVE We serve low-income residents of Los Angeles County in need of legal assistance in child custody and visitation, child support, parentage, restraining orders, divorce, property division, and spousal support. HOW WE DO IT We provide free legal services, education, and advocacy. Our work empowers our clients to protect themselves and their children from domestic violence, poverty, housing insecurity, and other barriers to lasting stability. CENTURY CAMPAIGN "Immediate Effect. Last Impact. You Can Make A Difference." To help secure our future, the Harriett Buhai Center has established an annual giving program, the Century Campaign. You are invited to join in the effort. You hold the keys to our success and can make a difference every day in the lives of domestic violence victims and poor children. To make a gift or pledge, please contact: (213) 388-7505 ext. 317 or [email protected]. Or visit our website to donate online. The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Tax Identification Number 95-3943493.
Offices: 3250 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, US
