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As an Advocate, you ll work with survivors to provide emotional support, assistance navigating the civil and criminal justice systems, and connections to other social services. Advocates work closely with DVAC s staff attorneys, paralegals, and community program staff. Responsibilities:1. Advocate will thoroughly assess the needs of clients assigned to them and provide long-term advocacy services. Maximum caseload will be thirty-five (35) clients at a time. Advocate will maintain an updated ...

GoalAssist with client cases under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Facilitate and coordinate communications between attorney, client, and other community agencies. Staff Helpline and provide legal information, community referrals, in-house referrals for legal and advocacy, and safety-planning services. Minimum QualificationsBachelor s degree in social science, paralegal degree or certificate, or the equivalent of two years of experience in the legal field. Possess good interpersonal ...

GoalTo provide legal representation to agency clients and to be responsive to Helpline callers with understanding and compassion for the emotional needs of survivors. Minimum QualificationsAttorney licensed to practice in Hawaii with a law degree from an accredited law school. Insurable. No pending disciplinary counsel complaints or prior ODC actions in any jurisdiction. Familiarity with substantive and procedural family law. Experience in litigation or willingness to litigate cases. Familiarity ...