This position is located in Skokie, Illinois.
The Legal Advocate, as part of a larger domestic violence services team, provides court-based legal advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence seeking orders of protection. Based in the Skokie Courthouse YWCA office, the position requires significant versatility, flexibility, patience, and initiative to effectively navigate the complexity and unpredictability of the court system. The Legal Advocate shows a deep commitment to creating a warm, welcoming, and trauma-informed space for all.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal Advocacy Services (85%)
Record Keeping and Documentation (10%)
ADDITIONAL DUTIES (5%)
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Requirements:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education : High School Degree or equivalent
Experience and/or Training : At least 1 year experience delivering direct services to survivors of trauma.
Licenses/Certificates :
Technology/Equipment : Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education : Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, legal studies, or other related fields.
Experience and/or Training :
Licenses/Certificates :
Language : Fluency in Spanish
Technology/Equipment :
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The mental and physical requirements described here represent those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
* Note : YWCA is committed to pay range transparency. Candidates are offered compensation based on how their qualifications meet those of the position.
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Compensation details: 19.38-23.69 Hourly Wage
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