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Posted : Tuesday, April 09, 2024 04:39 PM
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic is a small, faith-based non-profit organization founded in 1994 that believes everyone should have access to justice.
We provide free legal services to low-income neighbors in four key areas: re-entry justice, immigration, housing, and tax law.
By breaking down barriers to justice, in 2022 we were able to help: * 2,700 visitors through our Re-Entry Justice Program, many of which were able to leave their past behind through Indiana’s Second Chance Law; * 500 individuals and families facing eviction or poor living conditions; * Low-income clients with IRS tax disputes, reaching resolutions that saved a total of over $740,000; and * Dozens of immigrant survivors of domestic abuse and violent crime obtain green cards, as well as winning asylum trials and visa approvals to help families reunite after years of separation.
We are a United Way organization and deeply rooted within the community.
Our partnerships include the City of Indianapolis, Raphael Health Center, the Indiana Bar Foundation, Shepherd Community Center, and Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana, Inc.
If you are passionate about advocating for others seeking justice, desire a career where you can see lives transformed, enjoy working in a small team environment, and have the required skills and experience, we want to hear from you.
*Diversity statement:* We believe each person is unique and recognize that no two of us have the same set of life experiences.
By embracing the diversity of culture, background, life experiences, thought, and perspective, we are better equipped to serve those around us.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are connected to our mission of justice for all and are critical to ensuring the well-being of our staff and the communities we serve.
The Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.
*Job Summary*: The legal intern assists and supports the Project Lead Paralegal in meeting the objectives outlined in the Reentry Assistance Program known as Hope Hustler Outreach by staffing outreach events and the Expungement Help Desk.
Tasks performed include visitor intake, document preparation, file management, visitor communication and data entry.
In addition, the intern will participate in the Help Desk’s mobile initiatives, including staffing on-site assistance projects with local community partners and participating in education outreach events.
All work will be done within the context of meeting deliverables for the Hope Hustler Outreach grant.
*Duties and Responsibilities*: * Conduct initial intakes by phone and in person * Perform all activities necessary to obtain complete criminal record information * Gather information to assist in expungement eligibility determination * Prepare documents necessary for pursuing expungement * Educate outreach participants and Help Desk visitors and follow up as necessary * Identify obstacles encountered during expungement process, assist in resolution through correspondence with other legal entities * Contribute to development of internal database capturing unique aspects of each counties’ expungement process * Follow established protocols for maintaining visitor data within given timelines * Staff outreach events and mobile Help Desk initiatives * Other duties as assigned *Knowledge, skills, and abilities*: * Understands re-entry and criminal justice related issues including the barriers presented by a criminal history, or motivated to learn * Willingness to follow directives from Project Lead Paralegal * Highly organized and detail-oriented * Strong problem-solving skills * Excellent time management skills * Skilled at relating interpersonally with the broad range of people whom we serve, or a desire to grow in this area * Self-starter capable of working autonomously * Digital dexterity displayed through competent operation of Microsoft Office/Adobe applications, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and other programs within the Web-based Google Docs Editors suite.
*Credentials and experience*: * Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in law, paralegal studies, criminal justice, or social work or a Graduate degree in law * Experience working in a social services environment preferred * Experience working in an environment where thoroughness, accuracy, and follow through are essential * Demonstrated desire to work with vulnerable or justice-involved individuals Job Type: Part-time Pay: $15.
69 per hour Application Question(s): * Do you have reliable transportation to get to various work locations in Indianapolis? * Are you currently pursuing a degree in law, criminal justice, social work, or paralegal studies? Work Location: In person
We provide free legal services to low-income neighbors in four key areas: re-entry justice, immigration, housing, and tax law.
By breaking down barriers to justice, in 2022 we were able to help: * 2,700 visitors through our Re-Entry Justice Program, many of which were able to leave their past behind through Indiana’s Second Chance Law; * 500 individuals and families facing eviction or poor living conditions; * Low-income clients with IRS tax disputes, reaching resolutions that saved a total of over $740,000; and * Dozens of immigrant survivors of domestic abuse and violent crime obtain green cards, as well as winning asylum trials and visa approvals to help families reunite after years of separation.
We are a United Way organization and deeply rooted within the community.
Our partnerships include the City of Indianapolis, Raphael Health Center, the Indiana Bar Foundation, Shepherd Community Center, and Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana, Inc.
If you are passionate about advocating for others seeking justice, desire a career where you can see lives transformed, enjoy working in a small team environment, and have the required skills and experience, we want to hear from you.
*Diversity statement:* We believe each person is unique and recognize that no two of us have the same set of life experiences.
By embracing the diversity of culture, background, life experiences, thought, and perspective, we are better equipped to serve those around us.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are connected to our mission of justice for all and are critical to ensuring the well-being of our staff and the communities we serve.
The Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.
*Job Summary*: The legal intern assists and supports the Project Lead Paralegal in meeting the objectives outlined in the Reentry Assistance Program known as Hope Hustler Outreach by staffing outreach events and the Expungement Help Desk.
Tasks performed include visitor intake, document preparation, file management, visitor communication and data entry.
In addition, the intern will participate in the Help Desk’s mobile initiatives, including staffing on-site assistance projects with local community partners and participating in education outreach events.
All work will be done within the context of meeting deliverables for the Hope Hustler Outreach grant.
*Duties and Responsibilities*: * Conduct initial intakes by phone and in person * Perform all activities necessary to obtain complete criminal record information * Gather information to assist in expungement eligibility determination * Prepare documents necessary for pursuing expungement * Educate outreach participants and Help Desk visitors and follow up as necessary * Identify obstacles encountered during expungement process, assist in resolution through correspondence with other legal entities * Contribute to development of internal database capturing unique aspects of each counties’ expungement process * Follow established protocols for maintaining visitor data within given timelines * Staff outreach events and mobile Help Desk initiatives * Other duties as assigned *Knowledge, skills, and abilities*: * Understands re-entry and criminal justice related issues including the barriers presented by a criminal history, or motivated to learn * Willingness to follow directives from Project Lead Paralegal * Highly organized and detail-oriented * Strong problem-solving skills * Excellent time management skills * Skilled at relating interpersonally with the broad range of people whom we serve, or a desire to grow in this area * Self-starter capable of working autonomously * Digital dexterity displayed through competent operation of Microsoft Office/Adobe applications, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and other programs within the Web-based Google Docs Editors suite.
*Credentials and experience*: * Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in law, paralegal studies, criminal justice, or social work or a Graduate degree in law * Experience working in a social services environment preferred * Experience working in an environment where thoroughness, accuracy, and follow through are essential * Demonstrated desire to work with vulnerable or justice-involved individuals Job Type: Part-time Pay: $15.
69 per hour Application Question(s): * Do you have reliable transportation to get to various work locations in Indianapolis? * Are you currently pursuing a degree in law, criminal justice, social work, or paralegal studies? Work Location: In person
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• Location : Indianapolis, IN
• Post ID: 9006225415
