Remote Legal Volunteer

COVID-19 response: Legal Aid Chicago continues to serve our clients during this crisis, and most of the options listed below have been adjusted to allow remote work. Currently, only remote volunteering projects are underway. The campaign works with an extensive network of pro bono allies to serve inmates who would otherwise be unrepresented. And we provide our volunteers with the knowledge and tools to speak out against policies that dehumanize and harm immigrant communities. You can help these vulnerable Floridians by volunteering as a remote consultant with North Florida Legal Services to mitigate the effects of the virus. The Appellate Court Litigation Section Committee has compiled a list of nonprofits across California that need ongoing pro bono assistance in the appeals process. Interested lawyers should contact the organizations directly. If you are a not-for-profit organization that wishes to be added to the list, please send an email to the Chair of the Court of Appeal Committee. See the list of possibilities.

If you are interested in any of the opportunities, you can submit a volunteer application below. If you have any questions, you can contact us at volunteer@legalaidchicago.org EPIC offers two voluntary options for lawyers: brief advice and extensive representation. To learn more about how civil legal aid contributes to the successful reintegration of people leaving prison and reintegrating into society, and about federal programs that support legal services for people with criminal records, the U.S. Department of Justice has prepared this document. Many Florida residents are facing insurmountable civil law issues as a result of massive shutdowns and layoffs due to the COVID-19 outbreak. You can help these vulnerable Floridians by volunteering as a remote counselor with North Florida Legal Services to mitigate the impact of the virus. Prepare deletion and sealing requests for clients reviewed by Legal Aid Chicago. Legal Aid Chicago conducts file research and determines eligibility before assigning a case. Once the petition is completed by the volunteer, Legal Aid Chicago will again assume responsibility for the case, including reviewing, signing, filing, court appearances, and providing court orders to clients. Would you like to volunteer to provide pro bono legal assistance? Whatever your practice or exercise environment, there are opportunities for you.

Through the resources linked below, you can find the program, case, problem, client, and location that best suits your needs and interests. We are currently looking for volunteers for the projects listed below. Please check back regularly, as these options change often. CHANA CHANA, a program of the Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore, is seeking volunteers to counsel and represent clients who are victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and elder abuse in the areas of family, taxation, employment, bankruptcy, and guardianship law. Lawyers with experience working with victims and survivors of trauma are preferred. If you are interested, please contact Alicia Bickoff at abickoff@associated.org. Volunteer lawyers must be licensed and in good standing with the Bar Association. All volunteers are covered by Legal Aid Chicago`s Professional Liability Insurance.

Where applicable, indication of additional qualifications. Representation of a group of adults or families in immigration proceedings Two of COI`s projects, ProBAR and Immigration Justice Project (IJP), are seeking volunteers to represent detained and non-detained adult immigrants and family groups in deportation defence cases (asylum, detention and lifting of deportation), custody applications (bail and probation), representation before USCIS (asylum, U-Visa, VAWA, and SIJS), as well as appeals and habeas cases in federal courts. Training materials and mentoring will be provided. This option is suitable for beginner or experienced lawyers. In addition, COI hosts the innovative Pro Bono Matters for Families Facing Deportation platform, which provides opportunities to assist family groups that have been registered in the Family Groups Dossier in eleven cities across the country. Check out the platform to see how you can help a family with a process of moving to a city near you. If you would like more information or would like to get involved in a pro bono case or opportunity, please submit a volunteer request and indicate the case or projects you are interested in. Community Law Center – Advising nonprofits on COVID-19 related issues The Community Law Center receives requests from nonprofits to apply for federal and state grants related to the coronavirus (e.g., the U.S.

Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Request). Please let us know if you are able to advise clients on these matters for brief legal advice and/or representation. If you prefer to make a financial donation to support legal aid programs, consider donating to the California Lawyers Foundation. ** Lawyers who volunteer for Wildfire Assistance must complete training on insurance and FEMA issues. Children in Need of Defence (KIND) Volunteer Spanish-English interpreter/translator personal or telephone KIND`s local office in Baltimore is looking for volunteer bilingual Spanish/English interpreters and translators to assist volunteer lawyers in the legal representation of unaccompanied children. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Daniela Powers at infobaltimore@supportkind.org. ProBAR is looking for pro bono lawyers who are interested in representing a client in deportation proceedings, or who wish to represent a detained migrant in their application for release or appeal, to fill out the form below to express your interest. All performances are currently cancelled, so no trip to the Rio Grande Valley is required at this time. Questions about ProBAR`s programs and volunteer opportunities can be directed to volunteer@abaprobar.org.