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Position Summary

Be the difference in others' recovery journeys with Recovery Corps. As someone who knows what it's like to build a healthy life in recovery, you can help make recovery possible for more people!

Join Recovery Corps as a Recovery Navigator and you'll spend your days at an organization committed to serving recovery communities. We'll train you to provide peer support to individuals as they work to maintain their progress in recovery.

How does it work? You'll meet with participants and provide guidance as they navigate resources, set goals, and develop recovery action plans. Through individualized support, you'll be part of creating more success stories!

Want to learn more? Watch this 4-minute video and see what it's like to be a member. Or click here to view the position description.

Core Responsibilities

• Foster strong relationships with participants
• Lean on your own recovery experience to provide mentoring and peer support
• Connect participants with social service resources and programs
• Track participant recovery plan progress
• Participate in training and professional development throughout the year, including the Peer Recovery Support training
• Share your experience with the community

Essential Qualifications

By the time you begin your service with Recovery Corps, you should be:

• In recovery for at least one uninterrupted year from a substance use disorder
• Dependable and have a history of good attendance
• Able to understand and follow instructions
• Able to set a pace and maintain a service schedule, dependong on the agreed upon hours commitment
• Have basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)
• Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing
• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploima or equivalent
• A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Able to successfully complete a background check

Schedule

We are currently hiring for the 2025-26 program year. Positions run September 2025-July 2026.

• 40 hours per week
• Daytime hours
• Monday-Friday
• Time off on holidays

Part-time positions are also available at 25 hours per week!

Compensation & Perks Package

Pay & Benefits

Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Compensation: $16.24 per hour served and additional perks!

• Free individual health insurance - monthly premium 100% covered
• Child care assistance - based on family size and income
• Member assistance program

Plus great education benefits, including:

• Up to $7395.00 for college tuition or student loans (members 55+ can transfer this award to a qualified family member)
• Federal student loan forbearance (payment puase) and interest repayment
• Time accrual toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

About our Organization

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About Our Organization

Recovery Corps is powered by AmeriCorps members helping more people build a healthy life in recovery. The program launched in 2017 as a strategic partnership through ServeMinnesota and is administered by Ampact as part of its healthy futures program offerings.

Ampact prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any other category protected by law.

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Title: Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Newport News

State Role Title: Legal Services Officer II

Hiring Range: $77,976.00 + Local Salary Supplement $0,000.00 + State Benefits

Agency: Indigent Defense Commission

Location: NEWPORT NEWS 323

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender I, which will serve our mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy.

The Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is excited to announce this opportunity to be on the front lines of what many consider to be the modern-day Civil Rights Movement-criminal justice and justice reform. This is a unique platform to develop and pursue social change and impact the lives of clients in a fast-paced, courtroom-based environment.

The IDC's Newport News Public Defender's Office has an opening for an attorney who is committed to advocating on behalf of indigent clients. The attorney will handle criminal cases for adults and juveniles in various stages of litigation. The Assistant Public Defender I reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Newport News office and is employed at-will. This position receives a local salary supplement.

The Assistant Public Defender must have compassion for our indigent clients, excellent legal skills, the ability to spot and anticipate legal issues, the ability to write, edit, and review motions and briefs, and the ability to make sound legal arguments in a courtroom setting. This position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Duties:

Duties include conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and post-trial motions, litigating motions, and noticing appropriate appealable issues. The attorney will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts. The attorney is expected to see clients in jail in a timely manner and communicate regularly with the client, family members, and other approved parties.

The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and Virginia State Bar admission is required for consideration for this full-time, salaried position. However, if you are registered to take the July 2025 administration of the Virginia Bar Exam, or if you intend to waive in for licensure in Virginia, you may still be considered for the position.
* An active interest in the cause of indigent defense, criminal justice reform, and social justice.
* Willingness to try cases and desire to improve as a trial attorney.
* The ability to learn and quickly internalize feedback is important.
* The ability to track and meet deadlines.
* The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* The ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and remain organized.
* A valid driver's license and the means to travel to all courts and regional jails are required.
* Knowledge of criminal law and evidence is required.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience (internship, work experience, etc.) in criminal defense will be strongly considered.

Individuals hired before obtaining their Virginia Bar licensure will be employed as Law Clerks and receive a starting salary of 65,158.00. Upon, passing the Virginia Bar and becoming licensed you will receive the title and salary of an Assistant Public Defender I.

Special Instructions

Applications for this position require a cover letter and resume. Failure to submit both may disqualify you from further consideration.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

While creating an account through the state system will save your basic information (please remember your username and password), applications are NOT saved for future openings. We encourage you to apply to any and all of the positions you may be considering within the IDC.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. IDC uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. IDC does not accept "see resume" as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) depending on your type of loan.

Edits cannot be made to the application once you have received a confirmation number. Phone calls are not accepted regarding an inquiry into the status of an application. Please login to the RMS system for status updates.

Contact Information

Name: Ashley Washington

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Title: Attorney - Assistant Public Defender II - Newport News

State Role Title: Legal Services Officer II

Hiring Range: $87,512.00 + Local Salary Supplement $10,000.00 + State Benefits

Agency: Indigent Defense Commission

Location: NEWPORT NEWS 323

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender II position that will serve our mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy.

The Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is excited to announce this opportunity to be on the front lines of what many consider to be the modern-day Civil Rights Movement-criminal justice and justice reform. This is a unique platform to develop and pursue social change and impact the lives of clients in a fast-paced, courtroom-based environment.

The IDC's Newport News Public Defender Office has an opening for an attorney who is committed to advocating on behalf of indigent clients. The attorney will handle criminal cases for adults and juveniles in various stages of litigation. The Assistant Public Defender reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Newport News office and is employed at-will. This position includes a local salary supplement.

The Assistant Public Defender must have compassion for our indigent clients, excellent legal skills, the ability to spot and anticipate legal issues, the ability to write, edit and review motions and briefs, and the ability to make sound legal arguments in a courtroom setting. This position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

If you are interested in applying and joining our mission, please complete an application. If you have specific questions related to applying, please contact us at

Duties:

Duties include conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and post-trial motions, litigating motions, and noticing appropriate appealable issues. The attorney will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts, as well as identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients and researching, writing, and arguing appeals before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia. The attorney is expected to see clients in jail in a timely manner and communicate regularly with the client, family members, and other approved parties.

The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and Virginia State Bar admission is required for consideration for this position. At least two years of criminal defense experience is required. Experience working with juveniles. Knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence is required along with experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications and skills in keyboarding. The qualified candidate must have the ability to argue legal positions effectively and persuasively, as well as master subject matter and prepare cases thoroughly. The ability to learn and accept constructive criticism is important as well as the ability to respond quickly and effectively in addressing issues and questions. The qualified applicant will have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as well as the ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and remain organized. A valid driver's license and the means to travel to all courts and regional jails are required.

Additional Considerations

Previous Public Defense/Legal Aid experience (either as an attorney or intern) will be considered. Applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish will be strongly considered for this position.

Special Instructions

Applications for this position require a cover letter and resume. Failure to submit both may disqualify you from further consideration.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

While creating an account through the state system will save your basic information (please remember your username and password), applications are NOT saved for future openings. We encourage you to apply to any and all of the positions you may be considering within the IDC.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. IDC uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. IDC does not accept "see resume" as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) depending on your type of loan.

Edits cannot be made to the application once you have received a confirmation number. Phone calls are not accepted regarding an inquiry into the status of an application. Please login to the RMS system for status updates.

Contact Information

Name: Ashley Washington

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Job Description

Job Description

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is the legal aid arm of Metropolitan Family Services. Founded in 1886, it is the oldest provider of legal aid in Illinois and the second oldest in the nation. The mission of LAS is to protect and strengthen families by providing equal access to justice for all by focusing on the most vulnerable communities, including those who are impoverished, the elderly, and victims of violence & crimes. We are based in Chicago, Illinois, and serve low-income clients in Cook and DuPage Counties, and the Decatur area.

LAS has four practice groups: Safety & Family focuses on issues related to family law and orders of protection for survivors of domestic violence and on the prevention of abuse and financial exploitation of seniors; Health, Housing, & Economic Stability represents low-income tenants facing evictions, housing voucher terminations, and other housing issues; Individual Rights & Social Justice works with survivors of human trafficking and immigrant victims of crime to obtain immigration relief, and with individuals with certain employment law matters; Communities Partnering 4 Peace is a community lawyering project dedicated to removing barriers to housing, employment, and financial stability, among other issues, for members of the Chicago community who have been impacted by gun violence.

An intern will have a wide range of litigation exposure, including client interviewing and counseling, negotiation, research, drafting pleadings, and court appearances (if 711-licensed).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide research case law and procedure for effective client representation.
• Assist in identifying and analyzing legal problems and solutions relevant to a practice group’s area of law;
• Support in participating with attorneys in client interviews and negotiations with adverse parties;
• Assist in preparing legal documents including motions, discovery materials, and pleadings in connection with court proceedings;
• Assist maintaining client files; and
• Work effectively with staff and a diverse client population.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Currently enrolled in a JD program.
• An interest in public interest law and direct services legal work;
• Strong research and writing skills;
• The ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and co-workers;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work effectively on individual assignments and as part of a team; and
• Patience and professionalism while working with diverse clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Illinois 711 License or ability to obtain one early in the internship;
• Spanish language fluency.

Job Description

Job Description

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is the legal services arm of MFS. Since 1886, LAS has been working to strengthen families and ensure equal access to justice by providing free legal services to under-resourced communities, including families experiencing poverty, victims of violence and crime, and the elderly. LAS provides assistance with a wide range of case types, including domestic violence, family law, elder abuse, immigration, human trafficking, expungement/sealing, and housing. With offices in the Chicago area and Decatur, LAS serves clients in Cook County, DuPage County, and Central Illinois.

We are now hiring for a part-time (20 hours a week) Case Manager to join our LAS Individual Rights & Social Justice Practice Group !

SALARY:

• The average hourly compensation for this position will fall in the range of $20.00 and $3.00 hourly. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work with clients who are receiving legal services related to human trafficking and provides supportive help, advocacy, and case management, as appropriate. Triage and provide immediate services to clients who may be in crisis.
• Conducts thorough assessment of clients, evaluating their service needs. Develops a written plan with the client specifying goals to be achieved and services to be pursued.
• Works collaboratively with LAS staff, MFS programs, and other community resources to provide holistic services to clients.
• Maintain documents, data, and other information required by various funders. Ensure all case files and case data are timely and accurately updated.
• Perform community outreach by attending events and sharing information about LAS's services.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and services available.
• Excellent writing, record-keeping, organizational, and communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university required.
• 1+ year relevant experience required, ideally working with target population required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

ADDITONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving for work required. Travel between sites required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Some highlights include:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of 2,000 to individual, and 4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all . Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

Intake Specialist (Chicago's Westside) - Legal Aid Chicago

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Intake Specialist (Chicago's Westside)

Location

Legal Aid Chicago

120 S. LaSalle

Suite 900

Chicago, IL 60603

United States

Website

Job Description

For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice.

Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, located in downtown Chicago at 120 S. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position requires in-person presence 3 days per week at the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation in Chicagos Austin community.

Position : Legal Aid Chicago seeks one full-time Intake Specialist in our Client Screening Group (CSG). CSG is the central entry point for applicants seeking legal assistance from Legal Aid Chicago. Applications for services are accepted by phone, online, in person, and through referrals from community partners. This position supports our partnership with Westside Health Authority to provide on-site intake for participants in their reentry and job placement services and more generally to be a community-based resource for Austin residents.

Responsibilities

• Register applicants for services in an electronic case management system
• Conduct interviews (mostly by phone) to determine applicants eligibility for services, gather basic case facts, and identify basic legal problems
• Apply Legal Aid Chicagos eligibility guidelines and legal services priorities to determine the appropriate level of service for clients
• Provide referrals and give limited legal advice under the direction and supervision of attorneys
• Schedule appointments with one of Legal Aid Chicagos Practice Groups for applicants who may need more extended legal representation
• Attend staff meetings and trainings to develop knowledge to provide high-quality legal services
• Maintain case notes, records, and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management system
• Maintain proficiency with all equipment, technology, policies and procedures needed to perform duties
• Engage with other service providers at the Aspire Center to coordinate services
  
  

Qualifications

Legal Aid Chicago encourages applications from individuals with relevant experience, particularly those who have direct experience with communities we serve or perspectives that help us understand and serve our clients better.

• A minimum of a high school diploma, college degree preferred
• Computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills
• Be well organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow written instructions
• The applicants personal background, experience, or professional background should reflect an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers and the community we serve
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency preferred but not required
  
  

Pay scale and benefits

Pay scale and benefits

This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $45,760-$0,738, which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience.

Legal Aid Chicago Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

• Bilingual Intake Specialists are eligible for an additional stipend
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment
• Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment
• 19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays
• Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment
• 50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost
• Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost
• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program
  
  

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Legal Intake Specialist - North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic

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Legal Intake Specialist

Location

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic

3500 Western Ave., Suite 2A

Highland Park, IL 60035

United States

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Job Description

Legal Intake Specialist

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is seeking a full-time Legal Intake Specialist .

The mission of the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) is to provide accessible, quality, equitable, free legal services in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration to give low-income, at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. NSLAC is a 10-year-old dynamic nonprofit with a collaborative culture and the goal of becoming the model legal aid organization focused on suburban communities.

The Intake Specialist will be responsible for screening clients for eligibility and will report to the Managing Attorney.

Job Responsibilities

• Screen potential clients by phone to determine eligibility for NSLACs legal services in close collaboration with domestic violence, housing and immigration practice groups;
• Enter client information into case management database;
• Schedule intakes for clients with practice groups;
• Provide referrals to clients who are not eligible for services;
• Check online requests for intakes;
• Maintain callback spreadsheet;
• Interpret and translate documents for NSLAC staff;
• Provide administrative support including copying, scanning, and mailing;
• Perform other responsibilities needed to ensure NSLAC teams success.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bilingual (Spanish-English) required;
• Bachelor's degree preferred;
• A demonstrated team-player with exemplary interpersonal skills;
• Compassion, patience and empathy towards clients experiencing hardship and trauma;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Experience with client services and/or working in a legal environment preferred.
  
  

Pay scale and benefits

Pay scale and benefits

Salary/Benefits

• $45,000-$0,000, commensurate with experience
• Generous vacation policy
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Hybrid work schedule (after training)
  
  

Position type

Full-time Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

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• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Legal
• Industries Legal Services

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Martine Law is proud to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the United States for three years in a row. With a core focus on criminal defense and family law, we combine time-honored legal expertise with innovative technology to deliver unmatched representation to clients. Our firm culture is energetic and forward-thinking, designed to empower our team to thrive professionally while maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance.

Why Choose Us?

• Compensation : Competitive starting salary of $80,000, plus performance-based quarterly bonuses.
• Benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) plan featuring company matching.
• Time Off : Generous paid time off policy to support rest and rejuvenation.
• Work Environment : Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• Professional Growth : A collaborative and supportive team that values individual development and career advancement.

At Martine Law, we firmly believe that a successful legal career can go hand in hand with a fulfilling personal life. By eliminating commutes and office politics, we streamline our operations to focus on delivering top-notch legal services efficiently to clients.

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• Create personalized case strategies to address the unique needs of each client.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of relevant statutes to build a strong defense.
• Prepare legal documentation such as pleadings, motions, and settlements.
• Effectively manage a diverse caseload, meet deadlines, and prioritize client communication.

Qualifications:

• Must have a JD degree and hold an active NC law license in good standing.
• Possess 1 to 3 years of experience in criminal defense or a related field.
• Strong skills in research, writing, and negotiation are essential.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrate a client-first approach with high emotional intelligence.
• Consideration given to small firm owners looking to focus solely on practicing law.

About Company

Martine Law is a rapidly growing, fully remote law firm committed to protecting good people during hard times. We specialize in criminal defense and family law, offering personalized, compassionate, and effective legal representation to clients. Our experienced team handles a wide range of cases, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, as well as complex family law issues such as divorce and child custody. We pride ourselves on our core values of Unwavering Commitment to Excellence, Diversity & Respect, Technological and Systematic Innovation, and Passion for Advocacy.

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Compensation details: 8000-11000 Yearly Salary

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Description
We are looking for an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our law firm client's team in Central Phoenix, Arizona. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong expertise in handling DUI cases and misdemeanors as well as some higher charges, who is committed to providing exceptional legal representation. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to managing cases and supporting clients in navigating complex legal issues.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in criminal defense cases, including DUIs and misdemeanors.
- Conduct thorough legal research and prepare comprehensive case briefs.
- Manage case files using advanced case management and document management software.
- Draft and file legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.
- Collaborate with clients to develop effective defense strategies tailored to their circumstances.
- Advocate for clients during court hearings, trials, and negotiations.
- Stay updated on criminal law developments and apply them strategically to casework.
- Maintain clear and detail-oriented communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court officials.
- Ensure all case-related documentation is organized and accessible.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to clients, helping them understand their rights and options.
Requirements
- A minimum of three years of experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney.
- Proficiency in using case management software and document management tools.
- Strong knowledge of criminal law, including DUIs, felonies, and misdemeanors.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Ability to effectively advocate for clients in court and during negotiations.
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with clients and legal professionals.
- Bar admission and good standing in the state of Arizona.
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