Trauma-Informed Legal Advocate for Survivors

Colonial Group; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Leaf in Arizona seeks a Legal Advocate to provide direct advocacy to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. You will assist with court accompaniment, civil filings, and safety planning while maintaining trauma-informed care.

This role involves intake assessments, outreach, and collaboration with legal service providers; travel across Northern Pinal and Eastern Maricopa Counties; and accurate documentation to meet grant and legal standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Women’s Studies, Justice Studies, Criminal Justice, Pre-Law preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in legal or court systems, or closely related advocacy setting.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advocacy services to individuals impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
• Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments for participants seeking general, community-based, or legal advocacy services.
• Assist participants in developing individualized safety plans using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
• Help clients complete and file civil court documents, and provide court accompaniment and emotional support during civil, criminal, and domestic relations proceedings.
• Establish and maintain office hours to accept referrals and offer client assistance.
• Collaborate with internal staff to address participants’ basic needs and ensure coordinated support.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with community agencies and legal service providers that support survivors.
• Facilitate outreach presentations on domestic violence, sexual assault, legal processes, and safety planning to community members and potential clients.
• Travel regularly throughout Northern Pinal County and Eastern Maricopa County to deliver services in community, court, or office-based settings.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Interviewing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related area preferred

Job description

A New Leaf in Arizona seeks a Legal Advocate to provide direct advocacy to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. You will assist with court accompaniment, civil filings, and safety planning while maintaining trauma-informed care.

This role involves intake assessments, outreach, and collaboration with legal service providers; travel across Northern Pinal and Eastern Maricopa Counties; and accurate documentation to meet grant and legal standards.