Job Title: Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Job Responsibilities: AmeriCorps members at the organization will engage in a variety of tasks that focus on providing legal assistance and support to low-income and elderly Iowans. Responsibilities include: - Assisting seniors, veterans, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other low-income individuals in accessing free legal help. - Enhancing the client intake system to ensure efficient service delivery. - Increasing outreach eff
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Elder Justice Innovation Project Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will provide legal assistance and community legal education to low-income and vulnerable Iowans, focusing specifically on elder financial exploitation. Responsibilities include: - Offering free legal assistance and representing clients in administrative agencies and state and federal trial and appellate courts. - Prioritizing cases related to housing, domestic violence, inco
Job Title: Paralegal - Farmworker Rights Project Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal for the Farmworker Rights Project at the organization will take on a supportive role to assist attorneys in advocating for the rights of agricultural workers. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting with intake procedures, which involve handling initial applications for legal assistance, conducting related interviews, and completing necessary forms. - Providing litigation support through
Job Title Summer Law Student Intern Job Responsibilities - Provide high-quality legal representation in civil cases to low-income Iowans. - Work on individual representation, impact litigation, and community legal education. - Focus on cases involving domestic abuse, landlord/tenant issues, consumer protection, public benefits, or individual rights. - Support statewide special projects that focus on particular legal issues and communities. - Work under the supervision
Job Title: Summer AmeriCorps Justice Intern Job Responsibilities: - Work on a variety of legal projects, focusing on areas such as housing stability, safety and independence for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, consumer protection against scams and identity theft, and access to basic income, food, disability, and health benefits. - Provide legal education, advice, and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans. - Support the mission of ensuring equal access to just