Immediate opening for a full-time hybrid legal advocate with the Human Trafficking Prevention Project (HTPP), which is a pro bono partnership between the University of Baltimore School of Law and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS). The HTPP provides free legal services to survivors of human trafficking and those made most vulnerable to exploitation in an attempt to address the collateral consequences of their involvement with the criminal legal system and prevent future exploitation. This position is hybrid, grant funded for one year with significant likelihood of refunding and is housed at the University of Baltimore School of Law.
The HTPP is seeking a highly motivated candidate with legal and project management skills to focus on intake, case management, and case placement for clients applying for legal services through the HTPP. The project also includes significant community outreach, education and training components.
** This position requires frequent travel throughout Maryland. Valid driver's license required.
This is a hybrid remote/in person position.
We look forward to receiving your required electronic application with a cover letter and resume and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy. Please save your required cover letter and resume as one document (please make the file name short and without spaces or special characters) and attach it in the resume location. To apply, visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html. Additional instructions below.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Review and respond to service requests and referrals from HTPP website; Conduct intake for potential HTPP clients, which may include phone intake and/or onsite intake at community partner organizations.
2. Provide guidance and support to clients needing fingerprints, court records, and other documents; manage documents and paperwork associated with cases.
3. Help with scheduling and set up of trainings; prepare flyers and factsheets, and assist with drafting social media and newsletter content.
4. Participate in outreach activities; attend local and state-level task force meetings and other HTPP related events; engage in training opportunities related to human trafficking, trauma-informed services, and client empowerment models, among other related topics.
Education: High School Diploma or GED is required. At least 2 years of college or paralegal certificate from accredited institution is preferred.
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