Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Non-Profit / Outreach, Community Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian
Become an Illinois Justice Corps Fellow and Make a Difference! As a Justice Corps Fellow, you will be placed in a courthouse to empower individuals who cannot afford an attorney to navigate the complexities of the civil justice system. By providing essential support and guidance, you will help ensure that everyone has access to justice. You will also gain invaluable experience by leading a team of volunteers, creating impactful projects, collecting data, observing court proceedings, and building lasting relationships with like-minded individuals.
While support and guidance will be available, we are seeking self‑motivated individuals who are eager to learn, driven to make a difference, and capable of working independently. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, independent, and driven to succeed; they will proactively seek out opportunities for growth and hold themselves accountable for meeting responsibilities and maintaining high performance, even with minimal supervision.
Full‑time Fellows receive a $25,000 living allowance, while half‑time Fellows receive $12,500. Additionally, all members who successfully complete their term of service are eligible for an educational award of up to $7,395.00. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a real difference in your community – apply today!
* Position offers contingent on Ameri Corps grant.
- Empower and Assist:
Provide crucial legal information and support to self‑represented litigants, both in‑person at courthouses and remotely, ensuring they can access the legal aid resources they need. - Guide and Advocate:
Accompany and guide individuals without legal representation through the courthouse, simplifying the complex legal process and helping them navigate their legal matters with confidence. - Inform and Connect:
Answer general legal inquiries and connect individuals with essential legal aid and other vital services. - Growth and Development:
Broaden your horizons through travel to Chicago and other regional locations for training, meetings, and invaluable opportunities to observe and learn from other sites. - Outreach and Awareness:
Represent Justice Corps at events and in the community to raise awareness for access to justice and build partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Training
- Health coverage
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Living allowance
- Permits working at another job during off hours
- Permits attendance at school during off hours
- Uniforms provided and required
- Community outreach
- Community and economic development
- Social services
- Communications
- Law
- Team work
- Leadership
- General skills
Program Type:
Ameri Corps State / National
Program:
Illinois Justice Corps Fellow – Will County
Program Start/End Date: 09/02/2025 – 09/01/2026
Work Schedule:
Part Time
Education Level: College graduate
Age Requirement:
Minimum 18, Maximum 99
Program Locations:
Illinois
Accepting Applications: 06/25/2025 – 02/20/2026
Contact:
Jenna Kearns
104 W Front St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 872‑444‑6620
Email: jkearns
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