Legal Justice Coordinator bei Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity

Description

The Legal Justice Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting the legal needs of residents within our domestic violence shelter. This position requires a compassionate and proactive individual with expertise in family law, domestic violence advocacy, and legal support. The Legal Justice Coordinator will assist survivors in understanding their rights, navigating the legal system, and accessing the resources they need to achieve legal protections, such as restraining orders, custody arrangements, and divorce proceedings. 

This role will collaborate closely with legal professionals, local law enforcement, community partners, and shelter staff to ensure residents receive comprehensive, trauma-informed legal support. 

Please view our job description: Legal Justice Coordinator

Requirements

•  Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge are acquired. Legal or law enforcement background is preferred. Experience in family law, domestic violence advocacy, or legal support services is highly preferred. 
•  Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• A highly motivated and responsible individual with the ability to relate to a wide variety of people in a nonjudgmental, positive and competent manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work sensitively with diverse populations and in high-stress environments.
• Must demonstrate good organizational and crisis intervention skills. 

When you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership. 

We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further the goal of inclusion at the organizational and community level.  We are one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!