Volunteer Opportunity

Intake Volunteer

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  • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:Full time (30+ hrs/wk)
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Responsibilities:

    • Conduct Initial Interviews: Engage with individuals seeking assistance, empathetically collecting information related to potential wrongful convictions and unfair sentencing.

    • Document Case Details: Maintain files and records. Ensuring the capture of all relevant information for comprehensive case evaluations. Search and save case records, media, and news clippings related to the case, and submit FOIA requests to various agencies

    • Collaborate with the Legal Team: Work closely with our legal experts to provide them with the necessary details for case analysis and potential support.

    Qualifications:

    • Passionate commitment to justice, fairness, and human rights.

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity.

    • Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

    • Basic understanding of the legal system is beneficial, but not required.

    • Ability to operate standard Mircosoft Windows operating systems

    • A computer or laptop is available for use.

    • Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, etc. is a must!

    • Familiarity with Google Drive is a must!

    • Experience with administrative or customer service support.

    Responsibilities:

    • Conduct Initial Interviews: Engage with individuals seeking assistance, empathetically collecting information related to potential wrongful convictions and unfair sentencing.

    • Document Case Details: Maintain files and records. Ensuring the capture of all relevant information for comprehensive case evaluations. Search and save case records, media, and news clippings related to the case, and submit FOIA requests to various agencies

    • Collaborate with the Legal Team: Work closely with our legal experts to provide them with the necessary details for case analysis and potential support.

    Qualifications:

    • Passionate commitment to justice, fairness, and human rights.

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity.

    • Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

    • Basic understanding of the legal system is beneficial, but not required.

    • Ability to operate…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    208 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511, USA
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    Apply to This Volunteer Opportunity

    Instructions:

    Interested candidates should send a summary outlining their passion for addressing wrongful convictions and unfair sentencing to getinvolved@trialanderrorfl.org.

    Please include "Intake Volunteer - [Your Name]" in the subject line.

    Application Deadline:

    December 31, 2023.

    Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by wrongful convictions and unfair sentencing. Your dedication will contribute to reshaping a more equitable legal system.

    Trial & Error Inc.

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