Wyoming Legal Services Assessment Support VISTA
ORGANIZATION: Equal Justice Wyoming
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Equal Justice Wyoming (EJW) manages a statewide Volunteer Lawyers Program, produces and disseminates self-help legal resources, and supports access to justice initiatives across Wyoming. In 2019, in collaboration with Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc. (Legal Aid), the Wyoming Access to Justice Commission, and other legal services providers, EJW will help conduct a statewide Needs Assessment. The VISTA member will work closely with Legal Aid and with the Consultant conducting the Assessment to gather, tabulate, and convey data regarding the access to justice needs of low-income individuals and families in our predominately rural state.
Living Allowance provided. Education Award available.
College Degree required.
To apply for this AmeriCorps VISTA position, please visit My.AmeriCorps.gov and search Wyoming. Or paste in your browser: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=84861&fromSearch=true
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About Equal Justice Wyoming
Location:
2300 Capitol Avenue, First Floor, Cheyenne, WY 82002, US
Mission Statement
Equal Justice Wyoming is charged with developing a statewide program for improving access to justice and providing civil legal services to Wyoming’s low-income citizens.
Description
Equal Justice Wyoming is a program of the Wyoming Supreme Court tasked with the coordination of statewide civil legal aid and access to justice initiatives. We work in collaboration with legal services programs and community organizations to ensure that people with limited income have access to legal assistance, information, and resources to address their civil legal needs. We administer state funding for civil legal services; manage the statewide Volunteer Lawyers Program; provide training, resources, and support to pro bono and legal aid attorneys; and develop online programs that increase self-represented litigants’ access to legal information.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Equal Justice Wyoming2300 Capitol AvenueFirst FloorCheyenne, WY 82002
DATE POSTED
November 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This opportunity is full-time for one year.