Temporary Position:
Community Advocate
Legal Services Vermont is looking to fill a temporary, full-time position for a Community Advocate. We are an innovative non-profit law firm that provides civil legal services to a broad spectrum of low-income clients in a high-volume practice. Our advocates assist individual clients, participate in court clinics and also staff our helpline to screen new clients and provide legal advice. Working closely with Vermont Legal Aid, we help low-income Vermonters help themselves to resolve their civil legal issues.
This position will be on a temporary contract through December 31st, 2023, with the potential for extension depending on the availability of funding.
We are seeking a community advocate to work on our statewide legal helpline. The job duties will include assessing incoming requests for assistance, contacting and screening callers for eligibility, and providing legal information and referral. The position may also involve a small caseload, depending on qualifications.
We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills; a demonstrated commitment to community engagement and public interest advocacy; the ability to organize a large volume of work; the ability to work with a diverse clientele; and a collaborative work style. The position is based in Burlington.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and culturally competent staff to serve our increasingly diverse client community. We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience and skills can contribute to serving our client communities.
Hiring level will depend on background and qualifications. Starting salary is $44,200, with salary credit given for relevant experience, and an excellent benefits package.
Application deadline is December 28, 2022. Your application should include a cover letter and resume, sent as a single PDF. Send your application by e-mail to Sara Zeno at szeno@legalservicesvt.org with the subject line “Hiring Opportunity.” Please let us know how you heard about this position.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and culturally competent staff to serve our increasingly diverse client community. We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience and skills can contribute to serving our client communities. We have an active Racial Justice Committee and work to build an equity lens into all our work.