Court Advocacy Intern

Court Responsibilities (3 hrs/week - weekly Thursdays 9:00am-12:00pm in Hillsborough NC):

● Assist clients at domestic violence court by providing:

o Emotional support, information on court processes, and crisis intervention to individuals and families

o Advocacy for clients working with other community partners

o Community resources and referrals to address client’s needs

o Legal information related to client’s needs

● Keep accurate and appropriate documentation on client services; conduct outreach and follow up

Other Responsibilities (12 hrs/week - flexible around intern schedule):

● Weekly daytime shifts (3) on domestic violence hotline during business hours

● Assist Court Advocacy Manager with civil and criminal court docket preparation

● Pre and post court follow up with clients

● Domestic violence protective order expiration reminder calls

● Connect clients to appropriate Compass Center services and community resources

● Maintain statistical records and proper documentation on clients served

● Complete special projects as requested

Intern Requirements:

● Must be available Thursdays from 9:00 am-12:30pm for the morning DV court session in Hillsborough, NC; personal transportation required.

● Must have a degree or be working towards a degree in a human services/social justice related field (i.e. political science, women’s studies, pre-law, psychology, social work, criminal justice, etc.) OR have equivalent related experience

● Comfort talking to and assisting individuals in crisis/in need of support, on the phone and in person, around issues including but not limited to physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse

● Comfort working with all people who enter Compass Center, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity

● Commitment to racial equity and anti-racist work, particularly in the context of the court/judicial system

● Willing to complete a 30+ hour advocate training and shadowing facilitated by Compass Center

● Experience working within the court system is preferred but not required

● Spanish fluency is preferred but not required