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Legal Advocate
Mariposa House —Forks, WA
- $25.41 - $30.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Domestic Violence Advocate
FREEDOM HOUSE —Kewanee, IL
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Domestic Violence Advocate
FREEDOM HOUSE —Princeton, IL
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Domestic Violence Legal Advocate Aid
FREEDOM HOUSE —Princeton, IL
- $20.00 - $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- 401(k)
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Legal & Medical Advocate (MDT) (full-time, non-exempt, Bilingual English/Spanish required)
Resilience —Chicago, IL
- $47,500 - $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Spanish
- Public speaking
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
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Domestic Violence On-Call Advocate
CAP Cayuga Seneca —Remote
- $17 - $55 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Children
- 1 year
- Associate's degree
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Advocate for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Victims - Bilingual Preferred
The Crime Victims Center/Parents for Megan's Law —Syosset, NY
- $51,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Public speaking
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Domestic Violence Advocate - Multiple Shifts and Schedules Available
United Services, Inc. - Connecticut —Danielson, CT
- $19.00 - $21.50 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Spanish
- English
- Residential
- Mileage reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
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Domestic Violence Community Advocate (FT)
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse —Pullman, WA
- From $19.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Domestic Violence Advocate (DIR-26-00021)
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton —Whiting, NJ
- $41,142.86 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Domestic Violence Advocate - Multiple Shifts and Schedules Available
United Services, Inc. - Connecticut —Windham, CT
- $19.00 - $21.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Spanish
- English
- Residential
- Mileage reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
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Domestic Violence Advocate
L.I. Against Domestic Violence —Islip, NY
- $40,000 - $40,500 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Spanish
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Domestic Violence Advocate
Somali Family Safety Task Force —Seattle, WA
- From $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid time off
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Air Force Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) - Barksdale AFB
IVA'AL Solutions, LLC —Shreveport, LA
- $34.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
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Domestic Violence Advocate
HUMAN OPTIONS INC —Irvine, CA
- $26.00 - $27.50 an hour
- Background check
- Spanish
- English
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Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate
Stella Maris —Baltimore, MD
- $30.28 - $49.96 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Domestic Violence Advocate
Domestic Violence Action Center —Honolulu, HI
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Intake Coordinator (Remote)
Greenwich House Inc —New York, NY
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer literacy
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
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Victim Advocate - Domestic Violence - VAP
Waymakers —Orange, CA
- From $22.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Loan forgiveness
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Domestic Violence Advocate - 2nd Shift
Crisis Center for South Suburbia —Tinley Park, IL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Legal Advocate

Mariposa House -
Forks, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.41 - $30.60 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Spanish
Teamwork
Intake
Driver's License
Data entry
Community relationship building

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The Legal Advocate provides specialized, survivor-centered advocacy services to individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, crime victimization, and sexual exploitation, with a focus on supporting survivors navigating civil and criminal legal systems.

This role provides crisis intervention, information and referrals, and legal advocacy for survivors accessing the helpline, walk-in services, and scheduled appointments, in collaboration with general advocates. The Legal Advocate supports clients with protection and harassment orders, court preparation, and accompaniment, and responds to hospital and law enforcement requests as appropriate.

The Legal Advocate delivers services in alignment with organizational protocols, best practices, and applicable legal requirements, and works closely with advocates to ensure continuity of care for clients requiring legal support.

This role works under the guidance of the Executive Director and is responsible for accurate documentation and data entry related to legal advocacy services. As capacity allows or is required by funders, the Legal Advocate supports outreach and activities related to legal advocacy and survivor rights.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential responsibilities listed below.

Legal Advocacy and Court Support

● Provide advocacy-based support to survivors navigating civil and criminal legal systems.

● Assist clients in completing protection and harassment order petitions.

● Coordinate filing, scheduling, and preparation for court hearings.

● Provide court accompaniment and support during hearings, as requested.

● Explain legal processes, survivor rights, and available options in a trauma-informed manner.

● Support survivors interacting with law enforcement, prosecutors, and court personnel.

Direct Client Services

● Greet and welcome individuals to the business office and provide trauma-informed guidance through the intake process.

● Provide advocacy-based counseling services to clients by phone and in person, including at shelters, court proceedings, the business office, and other community locations.

● Support clients in completing protection order petitions and coordinate advocate presence at protection order hearings, as requested.

● Respond to hospital and law enforcement requests as appropriate.

● Coordinate immediate and ongoing services for new and existing clients, including referrals to appropriate internal and external programs for advocacy, shelter, and support.

● Conduct follow-up with survivors supported through sexual assault forensic exams or lethality assessment protocol calls and facilitate connections to appropriate services.

● Cover support groups with designated curriculums, as applicable.

Collaboration with Advocates

● Receive referrals from general advocates for clients requiring legal support.

● Coordinate with advocates to ensure continuity of care and service delivery.

● Provide consultation and guidance to staff on legal advocacy processes and

requirements.

Community Relationships and Systems Coordination

● Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with systems that interface with

clients, including courts, prosecutors, law enforcement, medical providers, and allied agencies.

● Build and sustain relationships with legal and community service providers.

● Maintain current knowledge of community resources, legal processes, and referral

options.

Administrative and Program Support

● Adhere to agency policies and procedures, including confidentiality, mandatory reporting,

and ethical standards.

● Complete accurate, timely, and confidential recordkeeping and data entry for all client

files, services provided, and outreach activities, in accordance with organizational and

funder requirements.

● Participate in organizational support activities, including fundraising or events, as assigned and as capacity allows.

Secondary Functions

● Complete delegated tasks that support outreach activities, community events, and fundraising initiatives.

● Support outreach activities, events, and fundraising efforts, including attending events as assigned and as capacity allows.

● Successfully complete “Advocacy for Rookies” training and any additional training required by funders or the organization.

● Maintain all annual and ongoing training requirements for programs supported, using a self-directed and timely approach.

● Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for clients by completing routine cleaning and upkeep tasks, including in shelter or transitional living units, to support a positive client experience.

● Promptly notify appropriate staff when supplies are low or when repairs, safety concerns,

or maintenance needs are identified.

● Perform other duties as assigned that are aligned with advocacy services and client

support.

Knowledge & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed

below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job.

● Strong understanding of legal systems, court processes, and survivor rights.

● Ability to explain complex legal information clearly and in a trauma-informed

manner

● Strong active listening skills.

● Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

● Demonstrated commitment to respecting individual differences and effectively serving

diverse populations.

● Positive, solution-oriented approach, with a willingness to both seek and provide

guidance within a team environment.

Education & Experience:

● 2 years of experience legal advocacy, domestic violence, sexual assault, victim services,

or related legal or social services required

● Experience working with protection orders, court systems, or legal processes strongly

preferred.

● Fluency in Spanish, Mam, American Sign Language, or other locally relevant languages

is preferred.

Certificates and/or Licenses:

● Valid Washington State Driver’s License and auto insurance required.

● Must meet all training requirements for legal advocacy and direct service roles as required by Washington State and agency policy.

Physical Requirements:

● Sit or stand for extended periods.

● Work at a computer for prolonged periods.

● Lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

● Drive throughout the region for meetings, court support, outreach, and partnership

activities.

● Communicate clearly in person and over the phone.

● Work occasional evenings and weekends and participate in on-call coverage as required

to support program and client needs.

Equipment / Tools Utilized:

Duties of this position will require regular use of these types of equipment and tools:

● Standard office equipment including computer, phone, copier, and printer.

● Agency vehicles for outreach and meetings.

● Communication tools for crisis response and on-call coverage.

Environmental Conditions

While performing the essential responsibilities of this job, the employee may experience the

following environmental conditions at the frequency indicated:

● Work performed primarily in an office environment, occasional exposure to outdoor

conditions during outreach.

● Regular travel throughout the service region for meetings, partnerships, and outreach.

Pay: $25.41 - $30.60 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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