Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Knox County
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Become an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow and Make a Difference! As a JusticeCorps Fellow, you will be placed in a courthouse to empower individuals who cannot afford an attorney to navigate the complexities of the civil justice system. By providing essential support and guidance, you will help ensure that everyone has access to justice. You will also gain invaluable experience by leading a team of volunteers, creating impactful projects, collecting data, observing court proceedings, and building lasting relationships with like-minded individuals. While support and guidance will be available, we are seeking self-motivated individuals who are eager to learn, driven to make a difference, and capable of working independently. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, independent, and driven to succeed; they will proactively seek out opportunities for growth and hold themselves accountable for meeting responsibilities and maintaining high performance, even with minimal supervision. Full-time Fellows receive a $25,000 living allowance, while half-time Fellows receive $12,500. Additionally, all members who successfully complete their term of service are eligible for an educational award of up to $7,395.00 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a real difference in your community - apply today! *position offers contingent on AmeriCorps grant.Further help on this page can be found by clicking here .Member Duties : As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Empower and Assist: Provide crucial legal information and support to self-represented litigants, both in-person at courthouses and remotely, ensuring they can access the legal aid resources they need.
• Guide and Advocate: Accompany and guide individuals without legal representation through the courthouse, simplifying the complex legal process and helping them navigate their legal matters with confidence.
• Inform and Connect: Answer general legal inquiries and connect individuals with essential legal aid and other vital services.
• Growth and Development: Broaden your horizons through travel to Chicago and other regional locations for training, meetings, and invaluable opportunities to observe and learn from other sites.
• Outreach and Awareness: Represent JusticeCorps at events and in the community to raise awareness for access to justice and build partnerships with key stakeholders.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance .TermsUniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .Service AreasCommunity Outreach , Community and Economic Development .SkillsLaw , Communications , Team Work , Leadership , General Skills , Social Services .Refine SearchSummaryProgram Type:AmeriCorps State / NationalProgramIllinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Knox CountyProgram Start/End Date09/02/2025 - 09/01/2026Work Schedule Part TimeEducation levelCollege graduateAge RequirementMinimum: 18 Maximum: 99Program Locations ILLINOISAccepting ApplicationsFrom 06/25/2025 To 08/22/2025Contact Mercedes Boykin20 S Clark StChicago IL 60603131#######2...@iljusticecorps.orgwww.illinoisbarfoundation.orgListing ID 74961

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• Seniority levelInternship

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• Employment typePart-time

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• Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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