Graduate Legal Assistant

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Graduate Legal Assistant
The candidate will provide direct case management and direct legal representation to victim of crime in Sacramento County. Providing legal information and referrals over the statewide 1-800-VICITMS hotline. Conducting legal research and writing on victims’ rights related matters. Assist with creating VCRC publications and informational materials. Assists with VCRC outreaching, including: leading presentations to community groups and service providers, attending outreach events. Assist in management of VCRC website. Assist with coordinating activities for new VCRC grants. Assist with research for grant proposals. Provide legal information and referrals to callers on the statewide 1-800-VICTIMS line. Direct legal representation to VCRC Legal Center clients, including complete case management. Answer questions and provides legal information through the 1800victims.org website chat function. Responds to text messages, emails, and other correspondences. Conduct legal research and provides technical assistance to service providers on victims; rights related issues. Conduct “Know Your Rights” presentation to community groups, schools, service providers, and other groups and organizations. Attend various outreach events throughout California to share information about the VCRC. Publish articles on victims’ rights related issues in regional magazines and the VCRC quarterly newsletter. Assist VCRC Director in creating new VCRC publications and informational materials. Assist Director in ensuring that VCRC website and social media accounts are up to date. Assist with coordination of outreach campaigns. Assist in scheduling presentation and other VCRC events. Perform additional duties as assigned. Should have Juris Doctor from an accredited Law School. Should have successful passage of the Bar exam. Should preferably have experience working with victims of crime or underserved communities. Ability to work with victims of all crimes in a culturally competent and trauma informed manner. Strong public speaking skills and experience with presentations, workshops, and training programs. Strong preference for bilingual- English and Spanish.

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