Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Anti-Trafficking Survivor Advocate & Paralegal
Indiana Legal Services, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.Job Announcement
Anti-Trafficking Survivor Advocate & Paralegal
AGENCY DESCRIPTION:
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, Lilly Endowment and approximately 60 other funding sources.
The anti-trafficking survivor advocate/paralegal would be part of ILS's Worker Rights and Protection Project (WRAPP), which is a statewide program that provides know-your-rights education to vulnerable communities, including immigrants, migrant farmworkers, and human trafficking survivors, and provides advice, brief services, and/or direct representation to clients on matters related to their employment or exploitation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER:
ILS is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.
LOCATION:
This position is located in the Indianapolis regional office; some duties may be performed remotely.
JOB SUMMARY : The survivor advocate & paralegal position for Indiana Legal Services provides support and assistance to attorneys in providing high-quality legal representation and advice to eligible clients. Paralegals also assist with outreach, community legal education and client intake.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Draft pleadings and correspondence under the supervision of an attorneyConduct client intake in-house and off-siteConduct legal researchAssist attorneys as requested with case handling, client contact and general support, including clerical and administrative tasksConduct outreach and assist with community educationAssist with developing and maintaining community partnerships and collaborationsAssist with grant and other reporting requirementsProvide social services and referrals to clientsCreate and maintain positive working relationships with coalitions, community agencies, local task forces, and state and national organizations working to provide services to survivorsCollaborate with social work team to staff cases and provide comprehensive wrap-around services as neededCreate and provide training to ILS staff, local partners, and other organizations regarding victim identification, provision of survivor services, collaboration of legal and social services, providing services in a racially equitable manner, and moreProvide culturally comprehensive skill based education to build awareness in the anti-trafficking community through coalition building, anti-racism initiatives, and beyondSchedule client appointments and meetingsAttend hearings, trials, etc. with clientsMaintain documentation for cases, trainings, grant reporting, etc.QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient in Microsoft Word and able to quickly learn new softwareAbility to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to work well with persons with diverse cultural, social, and economic backgroundsAbility to maintain client confidentialityAbility to work as a team member and collaborate with othersAbility and willingness to travel throughout the stateAbility and willingness to work occasional evenings to accommodate partnership schedulesParalegal certification and/or experience working in a law office is preferredMSW degree and IN license in social work (LSW or MSW working toward licensure)In lieu of MSW, similar background with a demonstrated ability to assess and adapt to the unique needs of complex trauma survivors navigating social service, criminal justice, and other systemsPreferred experience working with clients with the following special needs: victims of crime suffering from complex trauma, MICA (mentally ill chemical abuser) clients, clients with physical illnesses and physical disabilities, clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and clients with histories of substance abuse, and othersAbility to interface with law enforcement and court personnelAbility to negotiate with community-based treatment providersExcellent organizational and advocacy skillsExcellent computer skillsAbility to work within a team model and an interest in researchProficiency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is highly desirable, but not required
COMPENSATION:
The survivor advocate & paralegal will receive an annual salary, which is commensurate with experience, as well as a negotiable benefits package provided by ILS. Benefits include health and dental insurance; low-cost vision plan; 401(k); holiday, vacation and sick leave; position related travel reimbursement; and more to be discussed with ILS.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers to apply on our website through our online job postings at https://www.indianalegalservices.org/careers/ or by email to human.resources@ilsi.net.
Anti-Trafficking Survivor Advocate & Paralegal
AGENCY DESCRIPTION:
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, Lilly Endowment and approximately 60 other funding sources.
The anti-trafficking survivor advocate/paralegal would be part of ILS's Worker Rights and Protection Project (WRAPP), which is a statewide program that provides know-your-rights education to vulnerable communities, including immigrants, migrant farmworkers, and human trafficking survivors, and provides advice, brief services, and/or direct representation to clients on matters related to their employment or exploitation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER:
ILS is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.
LOCATION:
This position is located in the Indianapolis regional office; some duties may be performed remotely.
JOB SUMMARY : The survivor advocate & paralegal position for Indiana Legal Services provides support and assistance to attorneys in providing high-quality legal representation and advice to eligible clients. Paralegals also assist with outreach, community legal education and client intake.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Draft pleadings and correspondence under the supervision of an attorneyConduct client intake in-house and off-siteConduct legal researchAssist attorneys as requested with case handling, client contact and general support, including clerical and administrative tasksConduct outreach and assist with community educationAssist with developing and maintaining community partnerships and collaborationsAssist with grant and other reporting requirementsProvide social services and referrals to clientsCreate and maintain positive working relationships with coalitions, community agencies, local task forces, and state and national organizations working to provide services to survivorsCollaborate with social work team to staff cases and provide comprehensive wrap-around services as neededCreate and provide training to ILS staff, local partners, and other organizations regarding victim identification, provision of survivor services, collaboration of legal and social services, providing services in a racially equitable manner, and moreProvide culturally comprehensive skill based education to build awareness in the anti-trafficking community through coalition building, anti-racism initiatives, and beyondSchedule client appointments and meetingsAttend hearings, trials, etc. with clientsMaintain documentation for cases, trainings, grant reporting, etc.QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient in Microsoft Word and able to quickly learn new softwareAbility to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to work well with persons with diverse cultural, social, and economic backgroundsAbility to maintain client confidentialityAbility to work as a team member and collaborate with othersAbility and willingness to travel throughout the stateAbility and willingness to work occasional evenings to accommodate partnership schedulesParalegal certification and/or experience working in a law office is preferredMSW degree and IN license in social work (LSW or MSW working toward licensure)In lieu of MSW, similar background with a demonstrated ability to assess and adapt to the unique needs of complex trauma survivors navigating social service, criminal justice, and other systemsPreferred experience working with clients with the following special needs: victims of crime suffering from complex trauma, MICA (mentally ill chemical abuser) clients, clients with physical illnesses and physical disabilities, clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and clients with histories of substance abuse, and othersAbility to interface with law enforcement and court personnelAbility to negotiate with community-based treatment providersExcellent organizational and advocacy skillsExcellent computer skillsAbility to work within a team model and an interest in researchProficiency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is highly desirable, but not required
COMPENSATION:
The survivor advocate & paralegal will receive an annual salary, which is commensurate with experience, as well as a negotiable benefits package provided by ILS. Benefits include health and dental insurance; low-cost vision plan; 401(k); holiday, vacation and sick leave; position related travel reimbursement; and more to be discussed with ILS.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers to apply on our website through our online job postings at https://www.indianalegalservices.org/careers/ or by email to human.resources@ilsi.net.