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Legal Assistant
Since 1971, WISE has been the only organization dedicated to providing crisis advocacy and support for people and communities impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking within 23 communities of the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. WISE offers a confidential and free 24-hour crisis line, peer support groups and workshops, emergency and transitional shelter, safety planning and in-person advocacy at hospitals, police stations, court houses and other social service agencies. WISE provides essential immigration legal services and works with youth, professionals, and the community to develop culturally relevant community education and comprehensive prevention strategies. WISE is committed to engaging everyone in learning to recognize and eliminate the root causes of violence.
Mission: WISE leads the Upper Valley to end gender-based violence through survivor-centered advocacy, prevention, education and mobilization for social change.
Vision: A world of freedom, justice, equality and dignity where all thrive.
The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting the WISE Immigration Attorney and the clients served by the Welcoming All Nationalities Network (WANN) program which serves immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Using a trauma-informed and culturally humble lens, this position will include case management, client meetings and follow-up, drafting legal applications and documents, and other various administrative tasks necessary to ensure comprehensive attention to client needs.
Hours: 10 - 15 hours per week
Reports to: WANN Director and Immigration Attorney
Please submit cover letter and resume to WISE Executive Director Peggy O'Neil at peggy.oneil@wiseuv.org.
Lebanon
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