GENERAL: This position provides support to our Legal
Department.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Provide legal assistance such as document preparation and legal research on a case-by-case basis. Research may include accessing Westlaw and providing summary findings to the Legal team. Periodic opportunities to attend hearings with Staff Attorney.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a valid California state-certified Crisis Intervention Training certification.
- Must pass agency Live Scan.
- Must be over 18 years old.
- Must have online access to submit volunteer hours and depending on assignment to perform research.
- Are not a current Stand Up Placer client or have received SUP services within one year.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the Legal team providing document preparation and legal research on a case-by-case basis.
- Provide summary findings or prepared documents to the Legal team in a timely manner.
- Attend hearings with Staff Attorney on an as-needed basis.
- Document your hours and submit those hours on the Stand Together Volunteer Hub. Instructions will be provided.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge and/or interest in law and court procedures.
- Working knowledge of the restraining order process and adhere to agency confidentiality policy.
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess emotional maturity and stability and exercise appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
- Compassion and understanding for people in crisis.
YOUR VOLUNTEER IMPACT: For every hour you provide legal assistance, we receive $120/per hour in grant funding match. This is very significant and helps us meet our grant requirements. Your time also helps our Legal team tremendously.
TO EXPRESS INTEREST: Click on the Gold Respond button below and our Legal Team will be in touch with you!
PLEASE NOTE: Unless your licensed to practice law, you must be Crisis Intervention Trained for this opportunity. To learn more about our Crisis Intervention Training, click here.
