The Court Advocate Intern position is an internship or volunteer position that will support One SAFE Place's mission by assisting the legal services team in providing advocacy and support services to clients navigating the legal system. The intern will gain practical experience in legal advocacy, client support, and community outreach while working under the close supervision of an experienced Legal Services ManagerDuties and Responsibilities:
- Mandatory Completion of 66-hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault training
- 10 hours of court shadowing
- Civil temporary restraining order training
- Database training
- Attend supervision meetings
- Safety planning
- Minimum of 10 hours a month
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information and case details
- Crisis intervention skills preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with survivors, legal professionals, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to hear and understand spoken communication, as well as convey information clearly and accurately
- Legal Advocacy and knowledge of the legal system preferred
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in victim advocacy preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move around within court buildings and navigate various areas, including courtrooms, offices, and waiting areas. This may involve walking, standing, and occasionally climbing stairs
- Basic proficiency in using computers and related technology to input and access information, communicate via email, and utilize legal databases or case management systems
- A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation may be necessary for traveling to court hearings, client meetings, and outreach activities.
Who We Are:The Children's Legacy Center began in 2016. Our passion is to aid children and youth who have been abused and exploited. We currently achieve this goal by offering forensic interviewing services as a part of our Children's Advocacy Center. These interviews reduce trauma and help our partner agencies expedite justice for children, youth, and their families. We are now able to build upon this tested and stable foundation and are building out our regional pilot model for exploited children and youth. This model is a diverse, holistic, and far-reaching collection of programs and services that will multiply our impact in the community and beyond. Although each of our team obtains a specific job description, we work collaboratively to develop and expand our organization. We value the health and wellbeing of our team members more than the average workplace. The nature of this work is incredibly difficult, so supporting each other is paramount. We've got each other's backs. We strive daily to create an inclusive environment in which all people feel safe, heard, and valued. The Children's Legacy Center celebrates cultural differences and similarities among all employees, volunteers, families we serve, and members of our partnering agencies. With an amazing team and our community's support, we truly believe we can accomplish anything!The Children's Legacy Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of the Children's Legacy Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at (530) ###-####.