What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Advocate (Full-Time/Northampton & Lehigh County) position at Turning Point of Lehigh Valley?
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Legal Advocate to provide trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner abuse as they navigate the civil and criminal justice systems. This is a full-time, in-person position focused on court accompaniment, individual advocacy, crisis intervention, and information and referral services.
Legal Advocates spend the majority of their time providing direct services and case management to clients at county courthouses, magisterial district courts, Turning Point facilities, and other community locations.
Schedule & Location
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Availability between 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM in alignment with courthouse hours
- Occasional evening and weekend availability required
- Work across Lehigh and Northampton Counties
Pay Structure
- $21.50 per hour
Responsibilities
- Provide court accompaniment and advocacy for Protection From Abuse filings and hearings
- Offer trauma-informed, empowerment-based individual advocacy and crisis intervention
- Assist clients with safety planning, goal setting, and referrals
- Support Victim’s Compensation Assistance and victims’ rights programs
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams and community partners
- Participate in Helpline coverage, staff meetings, and case review meetings
- Assist with additional duties in support of the agency mission
Training & Support
- 45 hours of paid New Advocate Training within the first month
- 10 hours of annual ongoing training
- Ongoing supervision and professional development
Ideal Candidates
- Passionate about advocacy and survivor-centered work
- Experience in social services, legal advocacy, or related fields
- Comfortable in court settings and crisis situations
- Team-oriented and trauma-informed
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in social services or related field
- Strong crisis intervention, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to community locations.
- Bilingual abilities preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with trauma survivors in high-stress environments
What We Offer
- Health and dental insurance at minimal employee cost
- Company-provided life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Retirement plan options with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What interests you in the Legal Advocate role at Turning Point of Lehigh Valley?
- Describe any experience you have working with survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner violence.
- This position involves working in court settings and interacting with legal systems. What experience do you have in legal, court-based, or advocacy environments?
- Are you able to work in-person at courthouses and community locations in Lehigh and Northampton Counties?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22