Legal Assistant - Tribal Survivor Project

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H1: Join Our Team as a Part-Time Legal Assistant for the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project - Tribal Survivor Project

H2: Help Serve Native American Survivors of Domestic Violence with CVLAP's Tribal Survivor Project

Bold Headlines:
- Join a Dedicated Team in Providing Legal Assistance to Crime Victims
- Work Remotely While Supporting Native American Survivors of Domestic Violence
- Make a Difference in the Lives of Underserved Populations
- Competitive Hourly Rate and Flexible Work Schedule

Organization: Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project (CVLAP)

Position: Part-Time Legal Assistant for Tribal Survivor Project

Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent professional experience, bachelor's degree preferred

Salary: Starting at , non-exempt

Location: Fully remote, primarily serving Northern Michigan

Department: CVLAP Tribal Survivor Project team

Responsibilities:
- Conduct client intakes and case investigations
- Communicate with clients throughout the representation process
- Provide casework support and assist with legal filings and preparation for court
- Ensure eligibility of clients for services under the grant
- Provide administrative support and track data for evaluation and reporting

Qualifications:
- Proficiency with major software and web services
- Commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations
- Experience with issues impacting domestic violence survivors and/or Native American communities is a plus
- Valid driver's license and access to transportation

Benefits:
- Part-time (20 hours/week), non-exempt position
- Vacation and sick time, paid holidays
- Eligibility for MAP's 401K retirement plan after 6 months of employment

To Apply:
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- Rolling review of applications until position is filled
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

About CVLAP and MSAS:
- Statewide program in collaboration with various legal aid organizations
- Provides legal representation and advocacy to victims of crime, primarily domestic violence and elder abuse survivors
- Part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm
- Administered by Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP), dedicated to increasing access to justice for those most affected by poverty and systemic oppression

Legal Assistance, Client Intake, Case Investigations, Client Communications, Casework Support, Correspondence Preparation, Legal Filings, Service of Process Facilitation, Court Date Preparation, Mediation Preparation, Legal Research, Factual Research, Memo Drafting, Discovery Assistance, Trial Preparation, Administrative Support, Data Tracking, Grant Reporting, Proficiency with Software and Web Services, Access to Reliable Internet Connection, Experience with Domestic Violence and Native American Communities, Valid Driver's License, Access to Transportation

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience, Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Complete application and submit resume and cover letter

Qualification and Experience Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience, Bachelor's Degree Preferred, Commitment to Serving Low-Income Individuals and Underserved Populations

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