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Elkhart County Human Resources Part Time Access to Justice Navigator in Elkhart, Indiana
**[ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
**[PART-TIME ACCESS TO JUSTICE NAVIGATOR
[DEPARTMENT:[ Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services
[HIRING RATE:[ $20.92-$23.24/hour **[based on education and position related experience
**[BENEFITS OFFERED: No benefits offered
**[POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP
**[HOURS and DAYS OF WORK: Flexible - up to 25 hours/week
[LOCATION OF POSITION:[ Elkhart
[TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:[ None
*[JOB SUMMARY: *[Responsibilities for assisting the increase in access to justice for individuals who cannot afford to hire or who choose not to hire and be represented by an attorney.
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- Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
- Associate degree in criminal justice preferred; pre-law, public administration, or related field or equivalent experience considered
- Experience reading and interpreting legal documents of varying types and complexity; applying knowledge of specific laws, statutes and rules to individual cases without providing legal advice
- Practical knowledge of standard practices and procedures of the Court, legal terminology, and local judicial policies
- Working knowledge of issues facing people experiencing homelessness, violence, and poverty
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Pre-employment background check and drug screen required
For additional information or to apply, visit
[www.elkhartcounty.com[ and click [Employment Opportunities
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