Middle Georgia Access to Justice Council, Inc.

The mission of Middle Georgia Justice is to support and supplement existing systems for providing legal assistance to those in need by identifying gaps in services, developing new programs, and facilitating collaboration among existing legal service providers.

 

We offer remote pro bono opportunities for lawyers that can assist us with civil matters.

  • County(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Twiggs
  • Area of law: Civil Rights, Consumer, Debt/Credit/Bankruptcy, Education, Elder Law, Family & Juvenile, Foreclosure, Health, Homeless, Housing, Public Benefits, Veterans
  • Populations Served: Children, Communities of Color, Domestic Violence Victims, Elderly, General Public, Individuals with criminal histories, Individuals with physical/mental disabilities, Juveniles, Low Income, Military/Veterans, Persons with Disabilities, Working poor and unemployed
  • Opportunities For: Law Students, Lawyers, Mentors, Mentors/consultants, Paralegals, Senior Lawyers, Small and medium law firm attorneys
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Flexible, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
  • Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: Yes
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Training Required: No
  • CLE credit for trainings: No
  • CLE credit for pro bono: Yes
  • Mentoring or supervision offered: Yes
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
  • Types of projects in need of Pro Bono help: Client counseling (e.g., brief advice), Draft legal documents (e.g., briefs), Legal Research, Litigation: Support (e.g., discovery), Litigation: Trial/Direct Representation, Mentor volunteer lawyers or law students, Prepare legal education materials
  • Long Distance Opportunities: Conduct Research, Draft or Translate Legal Documents, Mentor Volunteer Lawyers
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance: Yes
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