Organization
National Legal Aid and Defender Association

NLADA - Resource & Grant Data Development, Santa Barbara, CA

Duration
Recruiting now

Opportunity Details

AmeriCorps

In-Person

Recruiting now

California

About this Opportunity

This position will be filled on a rolling basis. Apply Today! Because the quality of justice in America should not depend on how much money a person has, National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) leads public defenders, community advocates, and civil attorneys to advance justice and expand opportunity for all by promoting excellent delivery of legal services for people who cannot afford counsel. NLADA¿s AmeriCorps VISTA program, Defending Communities in Service, builds sustainable community relationships, data systems, and practices that allow public defender offices to more holistically support communities in need. This position partners with the Santa Barbara Public Defender Office to both maintain and increase funding for public defense.

The Santa Barbara Public Defender Office leads the nation in data driven holistic defense practice, assisting clients from pre-trial to re-entry. Above all, they zealously defend clients to ensure that everyone has a fair shot in court. You¿ll join a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about data for good.