Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps Project

20 AmeriCorps members in the Justice for Montanans Program serve with 7 different organizations to provide civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income Montanans. Sites include Montana Legal Services Association, Supreme Court Self Help Law Centers, Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Defenders Office, the Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman, Office of the State Public Defender, Legal Services Developer Program (Aging Services), YWCA Missoula, and Montana Innocence Project.

We begin interviews for the upcoming service term (September 3, 2024-August 8, 2025) in late January 2024. Positions are filled on rolling basis throughout the Spring.

AmeriCorps members perform a variety of duties including working with clients, providing legal information and referrals, helping attorneys with case management, developing outreach materials and presentations, recruiting and coordinating volunteers, helping survivors of domestic violence access services, and much more. Legal experience is not necessary, and all members will be trained in various skills and topics. AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance, health insurance, and an education award at the successful completion of the term.

Positions are located throughout Montana including Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Butte, Pablo, Helena, and Missoula.

Qualifications

Applicants must pass a national service criminal history check. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request.

AmeriCorps requires U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien status for service.

Bachelor's degree recommended.

Benefits

Members receive a living allowance, health insurance, relocation allowance (up to $550), and an education award. Members may also be eligible for student loan forbearance and childcare assistance. These benefits are updated each May, check our website for current rates!

Application Process

Applicants applying after the September start date are reviewed on a rolling basis and may begin service at the earliest available date. The best way to find out what positions we have available is to check our website: JusticeforMontanans.org

To apply, go to https://montanalegalservices.bamboohr.com/careers/39?source=aWQ9Mjk%3D

Please reach out to program staff if you have any questions: jfm@mtlsa.org