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Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Will County
 
 
 
Become an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow and Make a Difference! As a JusticeCorps Fellow, you will be placed in a courthouse to empower individuals who cannot afford an attorney to navigate the complexities of the civil justice system. By providing essential support and guidance, you will help ensure that everyone has access to justice. You will also gain invaluable experience by leading a team of volunteers, creating impactful projects, collecting data, observing court proceedings, and building lasting relationships with like-minded individuals. While support and guidance will be available, we are seeking self-motivated individuals who are eager to learn, driven to make a difference, and capable of working independently. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, independent, and driven to succeed; they will proactively seek out opportunities for growth and hold themselves accountable for meeting responsibilities and maintaining high performance, even with minimal supervision. Full-time Fellows receive a $25,000 living allowance, while half-time Fellows receive $12,500. Additionally, all members who successfully complete their term of service are eligible for an educational award of up to $7,395.00 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a real difference in your community - apply today! *position offers contingent on AmeriCorps grant.
 
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Member Duties : As a valued member of our team, you will: • Empower and Assist: Provide crucial legal information and support to self-represented litigants, both in-person at courthouses and remotely, ensuring they can access the legal aid resources they need. • Guide and Advocate: Accompany and guide individuals without legal representation through the courthouse, simplifying the complex legal process and helping them navigate their legal matters with confidence. • Inform and Connect: Answer general legal inquiries and connect individuals with essential legal aid and other vital services. • Growth and Development: Broaden your horizons through travel to Chicago and other regional locations for training, meetings, and invaluable opportunities to observe and learn from other sites. • Outreach and Awareness: Represent JusticeCorps at events and in the community to raise awareness for access to justice and build partnerships with key stakeholders.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Law . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Will County
Program Start/End Date
09/02/2025  -   09/01/2026
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations ILLINOIS  
Accepting Applications
From  06/25/2025  To  08/25/2025 
Contact Jenna Kearns
104 W Front St
Bloomington   IL   61701
8724446620
jkearns@iljusticecorps.org
www.illinoisbarfoundation.org
Listing ID 74970

       

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