Data & Systems Specialist

Apply Description ABOUT PUBLIC COUNSEL Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, as well as to amplifying the power of our clients through comprehensive legal advocacy. Founded on and strengthened by a pro bono legal service model, our staff and volunteers seek justice through direct legal services, promote healthy and resilient communities through education and outreach, and support community-led efforts to transform unjust systems through litigation and policy advocacy in and beyond Los Angeles. Public Counsel organizes its work through seven legal teams: Child, Youth & Family Advocacy, Community Development, Consumer Rights & Economic Justice, Homelessness Prevention, Immigrants’ Rights, Education Equity, and our impact litigation team, Opportunity Under Law. Public Counsel has a staff of approximately 170. We are committed to building a diverse staff and encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexualities. We recognize the essential role of staff in achieving our goals, and we have set a long-term intention to provide competitive compensation, benefits, training, mentorship, and overall workplace wellness, making Public Counsel a leader among nonprofit law firms. ABOUT DATA, SYSTEMS & INNOVATION The Data, Systems & Innovation team is an emerging team that strengthens how Public Counsel manages and uses data and technology. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on support, it oversees data governance, quality, privacy, and reporting; manages LegalServer and related systems; and leads systems development, integration, automation, and process improvement. The team provides staff training and user support while exploring responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. By partnering across teams, it supports grant compliance, informed decision-making, and effective service delivery to advance Public Counsel’s access-to-justice mission. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Data, Systems & Innovation, the Data & Systems Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, security, and effective use of organizational data and systems that support legal services, advocacy, compliance, grant reporting, and operational effectiveness. The position will have the following responsibilities: Data Quality & Information Management Perform routine data quality reviews and audits to identify incomplete, inaccurate, duplicate, or inconsistent records Support data cleanup, validation, and standardization initiatives across organizational systems Assist with implementing and maintaining data standards, procedures, and best practices Monitor data integrity and escalate quality concerns as appropriate Maintain documentation related to data governance, reporting, and business processes Support…