Job Title: Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Positions Job Responsibilities: AmeriCorps members at the organization will engage in a variety of tasks aimed at supporting low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal issues. Responsibilities include: - Assisting seniors, veterans, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other low-income individuals in accessing free legal help. - Enhancing the unified client intake system to improve service delivery. - Increasing outreach effort
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Elder Justice Innovation Project Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the Elder Justice Innovation Project is responsible for delivering free legal assistance and community legal education to low-income and vulnerable Iowans. The role involves providing legal services that range from advice and brief service to full representation before administrative agencies and state and federal trial and appellate courts. The attorney will focus on are
Job Title: Paralegal - Farmworker Rights Project Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal for the Farmworker Rights Project at the organization is tasked with providing comprehensive support to attorneys working within the project. The responsibilities include: - Assisting with client intake processes, which involve handling initial applications for legal assistance, conducting related interviews, and completing necessary forms. - Offering litigation support through tasks such a
Job Title: Summer Law Student Intern Job Responsibilities: - Provide high-quality legal representation in civil cases to low-income individuals in Iowa. - Support statewide special projects focusing on specific legal issues and communities. - Assist regional offices and the Legal Hotline for Older Iowans, primarily through the AmeriCorps program. - Perform duties under the supervision of licensed attorneys. - Opportunities for client contact and feedback. - Interview and adv
Job Title: Summer AmeriCorps Justice Intern Job Responsibilities: AmeriCorps Justice Interns at the organization have the opportunity to engage in a variety of projects across different legal areas. Their responsibilities include: - Ensuring housing stability for clients. - Assisting victims of domestic and sexual abuse in securing safety and independence. - Protecting consumers from scams and identity theft. - Safeguarding access to basic income, food, disability, and heal