Job Title: Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Job Responsibilities: AmeriCorps members at the organization will engage in a variety of tasks aimed at providing legal assistance to low-income and elderly Iowans. These tasks include: - Assisting seniors, veterans, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other low-income individuals in obtaining free legal help. - Enhancing the unified client intake system to improve service delivery. - Increasing outreach efforts to ensure underser
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Elder Justice Innovation Project Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization will contribute to the Elder Justice Innovation Project, focusing on preventing, identifying, and responding to elder financial exploitation. The attorney will be responsible for developing and implementing enhanced screening techniques and providing comprehensive services in a range of consumer and debt-related cases for clients aged 60 and over. The rol
Job Title: Paralegal - Farmworker Rights Project Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal for the Farmworker Rights Project at the organization plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys and advocating for the rights of agricultural workers. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting with intake processes, which involve handling initial applications for legal assistance and conducting related interviews and form completions. - Providing litigation support, which encompasses draf
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 multiple 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 healt
Job Title Public Defender 2 - Ottumwa Office Job Responsibilities As a Public Defender 2 in the Ottumwa office, the appointed attorney will undertake various responsibilities to ensure the provision of high-quality legal representation to indigent clients. Key duties include: - Advocating for indigent clients throughout the criminal justice system. - Receiving training and mentorship from experienced public defenders to enhance skills and career development. - Representin