Legal Advocate
FRIENDS, Inc., West Bend, WI
Legal Advocate at FRIENDS, Inc. in West Bend, WI, providing trauma-informed advocacy to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Pay is $43,000 to $45,000 per year. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Schedule includes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Wednesday 12:00PM to 8:30PM, and occasional weekends.
What the posting says about criminal records
The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Last checked Oct 17, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.
Overview
The Legal Advocate provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy to individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, focusing on navigating legal and judicial systems. Responsibilities include restraining order assistance, court accompaniment, charging conference advocacy, legal resource referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention. The role is not an attorney position and does not provide legal advice or representation. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Requirements
- Case management experience preferred
- Ability to commute to West Bend, WI 53095
- Knowledge of legal systems and survivor advocacy
- Maintain non-attorney scope of practice
- Participate in crisis line and after-hours rotation
- Attend meetings and agency events
Job details
- Location
- West Bend, WI
- Pay
- $43,000 to $45,000 per year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Healthcare and Social Services
- Posted
- Sep 27, 2026
- Drug test
- Not stated