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3 people are interested
Legal Intake Volunteer - Biddeford Family Law Clinic
ORGANIZATION: Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Navigating any legal system on one's own can be intimidating and confusing, especially when the case involves one's family.
The Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project is a civil legal aid organization that connects Mainers with low incomes with private attorneys who can provide free civil legal assistance.
Volunteer attorneys provide free legal advice about family law every Friday at the Courthouse Assistance Project (CHAP) out of the Biddeford District Court, and community volunteers are needed to help clients connect with attorneys through a simple intake process.
Learn more about the justice system, serve your community, and work with like-minded individuals who want to help vulnerable folks by applying today to be a Legal Intake interviewer. No prior experience or law degree required.
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About Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project Inc.
Location:
75 Pearl St, Suite 214, Portland, ME 04101, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project is to increase access to justice in Maine through volunteer engagement. To achieve this end, the VLP acts as a nexus, connecting pro bono attorneys and individuals with civil legal issues who cannot afford attorneys. Volunteers are involved in every stage - from intake to strategic planning.
Description
In 1983, Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA) partnered with the Maine Justice Foundation to create a project dedicated to engaging volunteers in providing civil legal aid.
Housed within PTLA for 35 years, the VLP became a seperate non-profit organisation with its own board in 2017. The VLP has a small staff that recruits, trains, manages, and supports volunteers. In most VLP cases, the legal assistance is provided by pro bono attorney volunteers.
Student and community volunteers conduct intake interviews, provide legal information, organize clinics, and help develp new service projects
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
25 Adams St.Biddeford, ME 04005
DATE POSTED
June 12, 2019
SKILLS
- Family Law
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3.5 hours a week for at least 6 months.