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    Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Chicago, United States - Americorps

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    Americorps Chicago, United States

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    Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Cook County

    Be an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow. Illinois JusticeCorps places volunteers in courthouses to help people without lawyers navigate the civil justice system.

    Fellows work with courthouse staff to provide a variety of services to people who can't afford an attorney, or simply need a better understanding of the court system and its procedures.

    JusticeCorps volunteers do not give legal advice, instead they empower people with the tools they need to represent themselves.


    Fellows also:

    Lead a team of volunteers; Create Americorps projects and events; Collect data for quarterly reports; Watch court, observe judges and attorneys; and, Build friendships with other service-minded people.

    Full-time Fellows (1700 hours) receive an $25,000.00 living allowance paid over 12 months. Half-time Fellows (900 hours) receive a $12,500.00 living allowance paid over 12 months.

    All members, upon successful completion of the term of service, are eligible for an educational award ranging from $6,895.00 to $1, Applications accepted until positions are filled.

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    Member Duties :
    Responsibilities may include:

    • Assist self-represented litigants in courthouses and remotely by providing legal information and connecting them to available legal aid resources.
    • Accompany people without lawyers around the courthouse to help them complete the necessary steps to move forward with their legal matters.
    • Answering general questions about the legal process and making referrals to legal aid and other services when necessary.
    • Act as a liaison to your assigned Cook County district courthouse.
    • Weekly visits to your assigned district courthouse.
    • Build relationships with staff at both the Richard Daley Center and assigned district courthouse.
    • Planning and coordinating volunteer days of service.

    Program Benefits :

    Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .


    Terms :


    Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .


    Service Areas :
    Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .


    Skills :
    Leadership , Law , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Social Services .
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