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Attorney and Paralegal Volunteers Volunteer attorneys will provide pro bono consultations and/or direct legal representation of veterans in need of legal services in a variety of legal practice areas. They may be involved in drafting of documents, appearances, and full blown litigation with clients depending on the scope of your volunteer assignment. All clients are undergoing aftercare services including mental health treatment at the Department of Veterans Affairs treatment facilities in San Diego County. They are further assisted by peer support specialists, called Battle Buddies, in navigating their aftercare requirements. Attorneys will be part of a multidisciplinary team to clear obstacles and barriers to success as these clients resume life in the community once again. Attorneys may be assisted by CVLTF staff, volunteer paralegals, law students and interns. To apply to become a volunteer attorney please complete this application and return it to judelitzenberger@cvltf.org or mail to: California Veterans Legal Task Force c/o Volunteer Coordinator 3755 Avocado Blvd. #293 La Mesa, CA 91941 Once the application is received and reviewed, you will be contacted by our staff to schedule an orientation and complete any jail clearance paperwork required.
Volunteer paralegals will assist volunteer and staff attorneys in providing pro bono consultations and/or direct legal representation of veterans in need of legal services in a variety of legal practice areas. They may be involved in conducting legal assessments, drafting of documents, research, locating resources, and full blown litigation with clients depending on the scope of your volunteer assignment. All clients are undergoing aftercare services including mental health treatment at the Department of Veterans Affairs treatment facilities in San Diego County. They are further assisted by peer support specialists, called Battle Buddies, in navigating their aftercare requirements. Paralegals will be part of a multidisciplinary team to clear obstacles and barriers to success as these clients resume life in the community once again. Paralegals may be assisted by CVLTF staff, law students and interns. All volunteering paralegals will be supervised by the VLARC Supervising Attorney. To apply to become a volunteer paralegal please complete this application and return it to judelitzenberger@cvltf.org or mail to: California Veterans Legal Task Force c/o Volunteer Coordinator 3755 Avocado Blvd. #293 La Mesa, CA 91941 Once the application is received and reviewed, you will be contacted by our staff to schedule an orientation and complete any jail clearance paperwork required. |