Vermont Legal Aid Attorney and Community Board Trustee

Vermont Legal Aid is a non-profit 501(c)(3) law firm established in 1968. We have a staff of 90 who are organized into 11 legal projects. Vermont Legal Aid advocates on behalf of vulnerable Vermonters. Our goal is to address systemic and institutional problems that impact their lives. We provide free civil (not criminal) legal services for Vermonters, including those living in poverty, with a disability, or over age 60. We also serve anyone who is discriminated against in housing decisions. We also help all who face challenges related to health care insurance or services, and people who need relief from abuse. Last year we represented 6,222 Vermonters. Mission statement We strive to: - advance fairness and justice in the civil legal system - address the social and economic interests of our clients, and - confront the underlying causes of poverty, discrimination and inequality. We work closely with our partner agency, Legal Services Vermont, which manages requests for legal help for both organizations. If we can help, clients are referred to either Vermont Legal Aid or Legal Services Vermont. Clients are also referred to other programs. Vermont Legal Aid is guided by an outstanding and diverse board of trustees with a strong commitment to expanding fairness and justice in the civil legal system. Our board members include former clients, community and business leaders, and members of the private bar, as well as a staff representative.

Each trustee shall hold office for a three-year term until a successor is appointed. No trustee shall serve more than three consecutive full terms. A person who has served as a trustee for three consecutive full terms is eligible for appointment to the Board of Trustees two years after the completion of the person’s service as a trustee.

Quarterly (December, March, June, September) for 2.5 hours 4:30-7pm

Mileage reimbursement only.

Jean Elizabeth Shockley

hiring@vtlegalaid.org