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Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center, PSC

  • Location:
    962 St. Clair Ave.
    St. Paul, MN 55105
  • Phone: (651) 776-2900

Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center, PSC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides pro bono legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence at shelters our organization collaborates with in Minnesota.
We are currently in need of volunteer attorneys for in-court representation of clients on Order for Protections and eviction expungements. Representation is in person and the commitment varies depending on the case. However, volunteer attorneys should expect that the commitment will be a minimum of 30 hours per case for an Order for Protection and a minimum of 10 hours per case for an eviction expungement as we focus on providing trauma informed legal services. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit law firm. Therefore, volunteer attorneys must follow all ethical obligations, including maintaining the confidentiality of the cases from their private practice/employment. In addition, volunteer attorneys are responsible for the case from the start of it through the end of it and must follow all ethical obligations regarding representation. Experienced volunteer attorney attorneys are available as mentors to second chair (not to try the case, but to advise, guide, train on best practices and mentor). In addition, trainings are available throughout the year, which include free CLE credits. Attorneys who are interested in gaining courtroom experience or advancing their skills in litigation are encouraged to v

  • State(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: Minnesota
  • Area of law: Civil Rights, Consumer, Debt/Credit/Bankruptcy, Education, Employment, Family & Juvenile, Foreclosure, Health, Homeless, Housing, Immigration & Naturalization, Domestic Violence
  • Populations Served: Domestic Violence Victims
  • Opportunities For: Law Students, Lawyers, Senior Lawyers, Small and medium law firm attorneys
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Evenings, Flexible, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Weekends
  • Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: Yes
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Training Required: Yes
  • CLE credit for trainings: Yes
  • CLE credit for pro bono: Yes
  • Mentoring or supervision offered: Yes
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
  • Types of projects in need of Pro Bono help: Client counseling (e.g., brief advice), Legal Research, Litigation: Trial/Direct Representation, Mentor volunteer lawyers or law students, Prepare legal education materials
  • Long Distance Opportunities: Conduct Research
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance: Yes
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