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The Legal Services Coordinator performs a variety of duties involved in providing support for the rights and protection of survivors of sexual trauma by assisting STAR® attorneys as they provide legal services to sexual assault survivors. This position works out of the STAR® office in Baton Rouge. Some travel to other branches may be required.

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Communicate with legal team about ongoing projects and issues/needs
• Answer and direct phone calls for the legal team
• Prepare and assemble materials, documents, and exhibits for meetings, court appearances, and hearings
• Schedule, coordinate and confirm court dates, appointments, and meetings
• Assist Legal Director with compiling data from legal program for annual report
• Assist with the development of annual goals for the legal team

Classification: 40 hours/week, Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Reports to: Legal Director

Supervises: N/A

Salary:  Base pay range is $15.00 – $15.45 per hour; additional compensation will depend on education, knowledge, and experience.

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The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Accompany survivors of sexual assault to local hospitals in order to provide support and resources before, during, and after a forensic medical exam
• Document all client interactions
• Participate in monthly PTMA meetings (virtual)

Classification: Must work at least two (2) weekends a month; a weekend consists of 5 shifts. Weekends begin on Fridays at 5:00pm and end on Mondays at 8:30am. Position is part-time to be paid on a semi-monthly basis.

Reports to: Advocacy Directors

Supervises: N/A

Salary:  Salary for this position is $15 per completed 12-hour shift and $15 per hour of direct service. Travel time, supervision, and monthly meetings are classified as direct service hours.  

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The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Accompany survivors of sexual assault to local hospitals in order to provide support and resources before, during, and after a forensic medical exam
• Document all client interactions
• Participate in monthly PTMA meetings (virtual)

Classification: Must take at least eight (8) or more 12-hour shifts per month. Position is part-time.

Reports to: Advocacy Directors

Supervises: N/A

Salary:  Salary for this position is $15 per completed 12-hour shift and $15 per hour of direct service. Travel time, supervision, and monthly meetings are classified as direct service hours.  

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The Medical Advocate performs a variety of duties involved in providing support and advocacy for the rights and protection of survivors of sexual trauma and their loved ones. The primary duty of the Medical Advocate is to accompany survivors of sexual assault to local hospitals in order to provide support and resources before, during, and after a forensic medical exam. Medical Advocates are expected to be available on holidays, nights, and weekends.

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Accompany survivors of sexual assault to local hospitals in order to provide support and resources before, during, and after a forensic medical exam
• Document all client interactions
• Participate in monthly PTMA meetings (virtual)

Classification: Must take at least eight (8) or more 12-hour shifts per month. Position is part-time.

Reports to: Advocacy Directors

Supervises: N/A

Salary:  Salary for this position is $15 per completed 12-hour shift and $15 per hour of direct service. Travel time, supervision, and monthly meetings are classified as direct service hours.  

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• Internship hours can be part-time and schedules are flexible. The minimum number of hours may be established by individual school requirements.
• Each student intern will have administrative supervision from a staff person in their field of study. For graduate internships, clinical supervision is available for those requiring LCSW supervision in social work or LPC supervision in counseling.
• Undergraduate internships must be at least 1 semester in length. Some positions may require longer commitments.
• Graduate internships must be at least 2 semesters in length, ideally 3 consecutive semesters.
• Counseling Internships are available for graduate students seeking their masters in social work, counseling, or psychology from an accredited school.
• Legal externships are available to to law students only.
• For internships involving direct services, STAR’s 40-hour CORE Advocacy Training is required. It is expected that interns complete this training prior to beginning their internship.
• Most internships are available year-round.
• Applicants must consent to and successfully complete a full background investigation, which includes a criminal history check and finger printing.
• There may be more than one student in each internship position at any given time as the number of internships available varies depending on the program and position.
• Students are required to submit a professional cover letter and resume and attend an interview to be considered for an internship position.
• Internships are in high demand and the number of internships available may be limited. Because of this, it is strongly recommended that students begin the application process as early as possible.
• Internships are unpaid.