Virtual Pro Bono Legal Advisor

About Us:

We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful!

The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through mental health, education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established an empowering and compassionate culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace.

If you are looking for a HANDS-ON experience where you can truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth.

About the Role:

As a Pro Bono Legal Advisor at the Thaddeus Resource Center, you will be in an important role with being an advocate for women and girls in need. Your legal expertise will create empowerment in our clients through guidance, representation, and support in navigating legal challenges. By ensuring access to justice, you will contribute to our mission of restoring hope and inspiring growth.

Responsibilities:

• Legal Consultations: Conduct primary consultations with clients to assess legal needs, and provide clear explanations of legal rights, options for the clients, and possible results of their cases.
• Case Management: Will manage a caseload of legal matters ranging in family law, housing, employment, and immigration. Pro Bono Legal Advisors will also be responsible for drafting legal documents, petitions, and correspondence.
• Advocacy and Representation: Provide clients with representation in court hearings, administrative proceedings, and negotiations while advocating for clients' rights and best interests.
• Community Education: Organize legal workshops and informational sessions for clients, and raise awareness about legal rights and resources that are available.
• Collaboration: Pro Bono Legal Advisors will work together with other Thaddeus Resource Center staff, volunteers, and external legal partners. Pro Bono Legal Advisors will also be required to participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Requirements:

• Must currently reside in California.
• Licensed Attorneys are required to be admitted to the California State Bar, and be experienced in relevant legal areas.
• Licensed Attorneys must be able to show empathy and compassion to create a connection with diverse clients and understand their unique circumstances.

Time Commitment:

• As needed