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15 people are interested
Fighting for Victims - Protection Orders
ORGANIZATION: DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project provides high-quality, pro bono legal services to domestic violence victims and at-risk children.
In our Civil Protection Order (CPO) practice area, volunteers help domestic violence survivors find immediate safety from their abusers through a CPO, or "stay-away" order. These cases provide supervised in-court litigation experience in a short time frame, with each case lasting just 8-12 days on average. The time commitment of each case is about 10-15 hours. Volunteers may sign up far in advance to represent a client on a certain hearing date, allowing busy attorneys to predict when they will need to be in court.
We offer to all volunteers: comprehensive training programs, live and online; mentorship by an experienced supervising attorney, who reviews all written work and accompanies the volunteer to court; access to an extensive resource library, including sample pleadings; administrative support; malpractice insurance; and more.
To start the volunteering process, please register at http://www.dcvlp.org/registration. Then, please email eplaterzyberk@dcvlp.org for next steps. Thank you.
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About DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
Location:
5335 WISCONSIN AVE NW STE 440, WASHINGTON, DC 20015, US
Mission Statement
The DC Volunteers Lawyers Project recruits, trains and mentors volunteer lawyers to provide high-quality, pro bono legal services to help domestic violence victims escape abusive relationships and establish new, independent lives; and to help at-risk children - living in homes where abuse, neglect, domestic violence, mental illness or drug abuse is present - find safe and stable homes. Join us in being a voice against violence. No DC Bar license required.
Description
DCVLP was founded to support the work of pro bono attorneys. Our 225 active volunteers are part of a team which includes a Supervising Attorney, a Client Advocate and support staff. We assign volunteers in pairs for additional support.
Our Supervising Attorneys are in court every day sitting by the volunteers’ side. They help prepare witnesses, respond to judges’ questions, handle combative respondents, and negotiate settlements. They are also available to review filings, provide insight into judges, and advise on case strategy. Our Paralegal helps with obtaining documents and preparing trial exhibits. So that volunteers can focus on the legal work, our Client Advocate helps clients' non-legal needs such as crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to much-needed social services. Our volunteer team is rounded out by our Volunteer Coordinator, who manages on-boarding and administrative needs, and our Domestic Violence Program Manager, who matches volunteers with cases and partner volunteers.
DCVLP offers dozens of training events annually, as well as online training videos. We provide an online library with pleadings, forms, case law, and practice tips, and a weekly e-newsletter with updates on our activities, legal resources, local events, and job listings. We also provide insurance, subscription resources, and office space.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Throughout DC; Offices: 5335 Wisconsin AveWashington, DC 20015
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2018
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Law
- Litigation
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Average: 15 hours over 2 weeks
- Complete online or in-person training