Legal Aid Society of Orange County
| Our mission | The mission of Legal Aid Society of Orange County and Community Legal Services of southeast Los Angeles County is to provide civil legal services to seniors and low-income individuals and to promote equal access to the justice system through advocacy, legal counseling, innovative self-help services, in-depth legal representation, economic development and community education. |
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| Needs |
Vietnamese InterpreterVietnamese-speaking interpreter needed for assisting the needs of our intake and clinic services. Job may require local travel. Should be proficient in written and spoken Vietnamese and English.Compton Self-Help Center VolunteerWe are seeking community members and law students who are interested in an unpaid volunteer opportunity or internship with LASOC's Compton Self-Help Center and Restraining Order Clinic. Learn about family law, restraining orders, unlawful detainers and civil matters.Volunteer Attorneys, Health Consumer Action CenterWe are looking for volunteer attorneys who would like to help with Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI) health cases and gain valuable legal experience. CCI is a cutting-edge demonstration program rolling out in Orange County that will integrate Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits into one health plan called Cal MediConnect (branded as OneCare Connect in Orange County). Volunteer must be a CA licensed attorney.Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic VolunteerThe Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic is looking for a motivated volunteer to work in the tax unit. Ideal candidates would be retired tax attorneys or CPAs. However, a legal, tax or CPA background is not required so long as the individual has in interest in IRS tax issues and a commitment to assist the low income community. Under the supervision of the tax supervising attorney, the duties will include client intake, call backs, and general case work to help resolve the taxpayer problem before the IRS or Tax Court.Community Legal Services Volunteer (Norwalk)Do you have a passion for justice? Become a volunteer for justice in Southeast Los Angeles County, in our Norwalk office! Areas of law include family, domestic violence, housing issues, government benefits, and more. Volunteers should be established in, in the pursuit of, or interested in a legal career.Marketing & Communications InternshipAre you passionate about social justice? Are you looking for a meaningful experience that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of those who are voiceless? If so, then join our team as a Marketing & Communications Intern in the Fund Development department. Current college undergraduate/masters student, OR community member with office experience and especially experience in marketing, graphic design, blogging, digital photography and/or grant writing.Anaheim Office VolunteerThe Anaheim office is a small satellite office serving Northeast Orange County. We seek smart and dedicated volunteers to help us with our demanding workload. Casework includes divorce/family, civil, landlord/tenant and more. This position is ideal for current college undergraduate/masters/law student or community members with office experience.Law Student ClerkshipLearn about family law, civil matters, housing law, tax law, government benefits, and more under the supervision of LASOC's Litigation Department. Clerks get an opportunity to get hands-on experience that they can apply in their careers. Ideal for current law students or graduated law students awaiting Bar results.Community Legal Services Volunteer (Compton)Do you have a passion for justice? Become a volunteer for justice in Southeast Los Angeles County, in our Compton office! Areas of law include family, domestic violence, housing issues, government benefits, and more. Volunteers should be established in, in the pursuit of, or interested in a legal career.Hotline Intake RepresentativesHotline intake representatives perform a critical role to support the LASOC/CLS mission. This is where the action begins. This is a call center environment. Hotline volunteers performing intake interviews on applicants seeking to qualify for legal services. Undergrads or professionals with interest in the legal field, paralegal students, and/or law students are ideal candidates.Fund Development InternLASOC-CLS seeks an experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate intern to assist and contribute to the fund development process. As a Fund Development Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of how a non-profit organization functions by interacting with entire teams as well as the communication and cross functionally with other departments. Volunteers must be currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree or Graduate Degree.OC Seniors Legal Advocacy Program VolunteerThe OC Seniors Legal Advocacy Program accepts law student volunteers and retired attorneys to assist with the legal needs of Orange County's senior citizen community. Duties include callbacks, legal research, advocacy, legal writing, and more. Learn elder law and help advocate for one of Orange County's more vulnerable populations, helping senior citizens to maintain dignity, stability, and economic independence. |
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| About us | Legal Aid Society of Orange County and Community Legal Services in Southeast Los Angeles County provide free legal and tax-related services to eligible individuals who reside in LASOC and CLS service areas. We operate under a three-tier service delivery model: evaluation, counsel and advice, clinics and workshops and other self-help services, and direct representation. By proving services under this model, our staff can bring the widest range of assistance to the greatest number of eligible applicants. |
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