Organization Description:
Volunteer Legal Services helps low-income clients access the civil justice system by pairing them with volunteer attorneys who donate free legal advice and representation, and by supporting and training those attorneys.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
1033 La Posada Drive
Suite 374
Austin, 78752
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Area(s) of Law:
Benefits
Consumer
Criminal
Estates & Probate
Family
Guardianship
Housing
Immigration
Labor& Employment
Special Populations Served:
HIV-positive
Immigrants
People with disabilities
Seniors
Victims of crime
low-income individuals
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Clinics
Mediation
Wills/Estate planning
Mentorship
Attorney-On-Call program
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Paralegal
Interpreter/translator
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department):
Yes
Training provided for volunteers:
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Orientation
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Assigned mentor
Mentor upon request
Staff attorney mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes