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Legal Advocacy Intern/Volunteer

The Legal Advocacy Intern/Volunteer works with the Legal Advocacy Supervisor to provide information, support, and technical assistance to individuals seeking Personal Protection Orders (PPO’s) within Ingham County. The Legal Advocacy Intern/Volunteer will screen individuals to ensure they qualify for a PPO and provide appropriate referrals and provide technical assistance to individuals who are experiencing PPO violations.
 Punctuality, flexibility, and ability to work with some degree of independence.
 Knowledge of domestic violence/ and or crisis intervention is helpful.
 Strong organizational skills.
 Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 Respect for diversity.

Must be able to work minimum of 10 hours per week.
Must attend mandatory 20 hour training: September 8th from 6p-9p, September 9th from 6p-9p, September 10th from 9a-4p, and September 11th from 9a-4p.

 Provide information, support and technical assistance to individuals seeking Personal Protection Orders (PPO) within Ingham County and individuals who are experiencing PPO violations.
 Screen individuals to ensure that they qualify for a PPO and provide appropriate referrals.
 Provide information about and support at hearings associated with the PPO process.
 Provide appropriate referrals to EVE (End Violent Encounters), Friend of the Court, Legal Aid, Prosecutor’s Office, police department and other community organizations.
 Develop and maintain effective communication and positive relations with court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement and judges. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information and support.
 Maintain consistent communication with the Legal Advocacy Coordinator.
 Coordinate follow-ups on expiration, service and hearings of petitioners.
 Participate in special projects and other activities, as they become available.