To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing why you are a good fit for this position to: Piper Tolbert, Programs Manager at pipert@lawadvocates.orgby January 13th, 2025.
Overview: LAW Advocates provides self-help legal advice and help in completing forms for parenting plans and divorces to low-income survivors of domestic violence who have children. These clients are referred by Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services. We are seeking a Clinic Assistant to work directly with the supervising attorney and legal team.
Commitment: 6 – 10hours/month(Monday – Friday) in downtown Bellingham. Includes attendance at monthly clinics in downtown Bellingham.
Duties:
Call clients to complete intakes and schedule for upcoming clinic;
Send clinic reminder calls, texts and emails;
Assist attorney and legal team with setting up monthly clinic;
Maintain accurate case notes in case management software;
Refer clients to other community resources, as appropriate;
Close cases, including soliciting feedback from clients and archiving case files;
Offer feedback to LAW Advocates staff and legal team for improving services;
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Commitment to the Mission of LAW Advocates;
Able to make a minimum 6-month commitment;
Appreciation for the sensitive nature of confidential information, places a high priority on confidentiality;
Serve as apositive and professional representative of LAW Advocates;
Basic computer (PC) literacy;
Details
| Volunteers should be between the ages of 21 and 100. | |
| Is Not Outdoors | |
| Is Wheelchair Accessible |
Location
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1407 Commercial St
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
