Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow at Sangamon County, Illinois Springfield, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,250 - 28,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AmeriCorps stipend

Health care

Childcare stipend

Segal Education Award

Hour completion incentives

Job summary

The Sangamon County, Illinois hosts the Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow position in Springfield, IL. This role supports courthouse operations, assists individuals who cannot afford an attorney, and helps them understand court procedures without giving legal advice.

You will lead a team of volunteers, create AmeriCorps projects and events, and collect data for quarterly reports while observing court proceedings and building community connections.

Qualifications

• Commit to serve 1,700 hours by 8/14/2025.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Desire to serve the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist courthouse customers who cannot afford an attorney or need court information.
• Lead a team of volunteers.
• Create AmeriCorps projects and events.
• Collect data for quarterly reports.
• Observe court proceedings and watch judges and attorneys.
• Build friendships with service-minded individuals.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Social perceptiveness

Active listening

Service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow

Location: Sangamon County, Illinois, Springfield, IL.

Department: Circuit Court Administration.

Listed on: 9/11/2024. Listed until: 8/14/2025.

Responsibilities

• Work with courthouse staff to assist people who cannot afford an attorney or need information about court procedures. Volunteers do not give legal advice but empower individuals to represent themselves.
• 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.

Requirements

• Commit to serve 1,700 hours by 8/14/2025.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Desire to serve the community.

Skills

• Customer service
• Problem solving
• Computer literacy
• Social perceptiveness
• Active listening
• Service orientation

Benefits

• $25,000 AmeriCorps stipend
• Health care
• Childcare stipend
• Segal Education Award
• $7,300 in financial incentives for completing hour requirements.