Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Winnebago County
AmeriCorps, Chicago, IL, United States
Become an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow and Make a Difference! As a JusticeCorps Fellow, you will be placed in a courthouse to empower individuals who cannot afford an attorney to navigate the complexities of the civil justice system. By providing essential support and guidance, you will help ensure that everyone has access to justice. You will also gain invaluable experience by leading a team of volunteers, creating impactful projects, collecting data, observing court proceedings, and building lasting relationships with like-minded individuals. While support and guidance will be available, we are seeking self‑motivated individuals who are eager to learn, driven to make a difference, and capable of working independently. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, independent, and driven to succeed; they will proactively seek out opportunities for growth and hold themselves accountable for meeting responsibilities and maintaining high performance, even with minimal supervision. Full‑time Fellows receive a \$25,000 living allowance, while half‑time Fellows receive \$12,500. Additionally, all members who successfully complete their term of service are eligible for an educational award of up to \$7,395.00. Position offers contingent on AmeriCorps grant.
Member Duties
Empower and Assist: Provide crucial legal information and support to self‑represented litigants, both in‑person at courthouses and remotely, ensuring they can access the legal aid resources they need.
Guide and Advocate: Accompany and guide individuals without legal representation through the courthouse, simplifying the complex legal process and helping them navigate their legal matters with confidence.
Inform and Connect: Answer general legal inquiries and connect individuals with essential legal aid and other vital services.
Growth and Development: Broaden your horizons through travel to Chicago and other regional locations for training, meetings, and invaluable opportunities to observe and learn from other sites.
Outreach and Awareness: Represent JusticeCorps at events and in the community to raise awareness for access to justice and build partnerships with key stakeholders.
Program Benefits
Training, living allowance, education award upon successful completion of service, health coverage, childcare assistance if eligible.
Terms
Permits working at another job during off hours, permits attendance at school during off hours, uniforms provided and required.
Service Areas
Community and economic development, community outreach.
Skills
Communications, teamwork, leadership, general skills, law, social services.
Summary
Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program: Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow – Winnebago County
Program Start/End Date: 09/02/2026 – 09/01/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education Level: College graduate
Age Requirement: Minimum 18 – Maximum 99
Program Locations: Illinois
Accepting Applications: 04/01/2026 – 06/05/2026
Contact
Mercedes Boykin
20 S Clark St
Chicago, IL 60603
815‑540‑2270
mboykin@iljusticecorps.org
www.illinoisbarfoundation.org
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Member Duties
Empower and Assist: Provide crucial legal information and support to self‑represented litigants, both in‑person at courthouses and remotely, ensuring they can access the legal aid resources they need.
Guide and Advocate: Accompany and guide individuals without legal representation through the courthouse, simplifying the complex legal process and helping them navigate their legal matters with confidence.
Inform and Connect: Answer general legal inquiries and connect individuals with essential legal aid and other vital services.
Growth and Development: Broaden your horizons through travel to Chicago and other regional locations for training, meetings, and invaluable opportunities to observe and learn from other sites.
Outreach and Awareness: Represent JusticeCorps at events and in the community to raise awareness for access to justice and build partnerships with key stakeholders.
Program Benefits
Training, living allowance, education award upon successful completion of service, health coverage, childcare assistance if eligible.
Terms
Permits working at another job during off hours, permits attendance at school during off hours, uniforms provided and required.
Service Areas
Community and economic development, community outreach.
Skills
Communications, teamwork, leadership, general skills, law, social services.
Summary
Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program: Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow – Winnebago County
Program Start/End Date: 09/02/2026 – 09/01/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education Level: College graduate
Age Requirement: Minimum 18 – Maximum 99
Program Locations: Illinois
Accepting Applications: 04/01/2026 – 06/05/2026
Contact
Mercedes Boykin
20 S Clark St
Chicago, IL 60603
815‑540‑2270
mboykin@iljusticecorps.org
www.illinoisbarfoundation.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr