Job description

Be an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow

Beginning August 2023*

Make a difference. Choose your future. Choose AmeriCorps.

Apply at my.americorps.gov (search “justicecorps”) Do not apply through Indeed.

What is Illinois JusticeCorps?

Illinois JusticeCorps places volunteers in courthouses to help people without lawyers navigate the civil justice system. Illinois JusticeCorps is an AmeriCorps program.

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities to turn your determination, compassion, and creativity into practical solutions for neighbors and strangers, alike. AmeriCorps service also builds your professional experience and creates pathways to jobs for your future.

Please research what AmeriCorps service is before applying. This is a contract position. This position pays a stipend/living allowance and is not based on minimum wage requirements.

What is a Fellow?

Fellows work with courthouse staff to provide a variety of services to people who can’t afford an attorney, or simply need a better understanding of the court system and its procedures. JusticeCorps volunteers do not give legal advice, instead they empower people with the tools they need to represent themselves. Fellows also:

• Lead a team of volunteers
• Create Americorps projects and events
• Collect data for quarterly reports
• Watch court, observe judges and attorneys
• Build friendships with other service-minded people

Part-time 900 hours (20 hours/week)

Locations (by county)

• McHenry
• Kankakee
• Knox
• Will

Benefits

• $12,500 stipend (Paid on the 1st and 15th)
• Education award and student loan deferment

For more information visit illinoisbarfoundation.org/illinois-justicecorps

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $12,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Galesburg, IL 61401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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