Role Summary
The Legal Counseling Advocate assists clients and attorneys at legal advice clinics focusing on divorce, child custody and other family law issues.
Impact & Benefits
- Provide services that enable individuals to better navigate the legal system and community resources
- Gain experience working with a diverse group of clients with regard to family law issues and identify available community resources
Position Responsibilities
- Assist at Law Clinics by helping clients focus and prioritize legal issues before they meet with an attorney
- Provide appropriate information, referrals, emotional support, and supportive counseling afterward
- Complete all paperwork and administrative tasks and communicate with Legal Services program staff regarding Law Clinics
Position Qualifications:
- Interest in family law issues and legal resources
- Ability and willingness to listen actively and respond appropriately to clients while maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment
- Good communication, organization, and time management skills
- Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to various Tubman sites
Time Commitment & Availability
- 3-12 hours per month with a 9 month minimum commitment preferred. Weekday evening or Friday morning availability needed.
Supervision & Training
- Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series
- On-the-job training includes attending law clinic “buddy shifts” to observe current Legal Counseling Advocate volunteers
- Supervision provided by the Legal Services Team
