Case Worker
About The Position
Under the supervision of an attorney, the Case Worker will engage in the following activities within CRLA: Conduct investigations. Gather information through field inquiry and other research related to actual or potential cases and litigation. Non-lawyer advocacy representing client's interests with government agencies and other forums appropriate to a non-lawyer and engage in law advocacy to the extent permissible under the law and Code of Professional Ethics; perform ministerial duties in connection with lawsuits such as filing and the service of process. Community Education and Community Services. Maintaining CRLA liaison with community organizations and community groups to ensure CRLA resources address client community needs. Training low-income communities in law advocacy and self-help efforts; educating clients regarding legal rights. Client Intake. Perform initial screening for client eligibility; interview clients and prepare simple documents from standard forms; assist In Pro-Per clients; make referrals where appropriate. Be willing to travel as necessary to reach client communities.
Requirements
- Commitment to serving low income clients.
- Ability to use internet, database and computer word processing programs.
- Good communication sills.
- Ability to interact productively with diverse community populations.
- Applicants must have car and car insurance.
- Computer researching skills.
- Client interviewing skills.
- Experience with community outreach.
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations.
- Gather information through field inquiry and other research related to actual or potential cases and litigation.
- Non-lawyer advocacy representing client's interests with government agencies and other forums appropriate to a non-lawyer and engage in law advocacy to the extent permissible under the law and Code of Professional Ethics; perform ministerial duties in connection with lawsuits such as filing and the service of process.
- Maintaining CRLA liaison with community organizations and community groups to ensure CRLA resources address client community needs.
- Training low-income communities in law advocacy and self-help efforts; educating clients regarding legal rights.
- Perform initial screening for client eligibility; interview clients and prepare simple documents from standard forms; assist In Pro-Per clients; make referrals where appropriate.
- Be willing to travel as necessary to reach client communities.
Benefits
- 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage
- 401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution effective immediately
- 15 days of sick leave
- 12 days of wellness day off
- 15 holidays each year
- Vacation (accrue 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one year of service at CRLA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
