Legal Advocate Laura's House Bilingual (Spanish speaking)

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Bilingual Legal Advocate (Spanish)

Location: Aliso Viejo Garden Grove Lamoreaux Justice Center Additional Courthouses Emergency Shelter

Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week

Reports to: Director of Legal Advocacy

Make a Difference. Empower Survivors. Be Part of the Lauras House Mission.

About Lauras House

For nearly three decades Lauras House has been a beacon of hope for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. We empower survivors through compassionate support legal advocacy and life-changing services that restore safety confidence and independence. Join our dedicated team and help shape lasting change in the lives of those who need it most.

Position Overview

As a Bilingual Legal Advocate you will play a vital role on the front lines of survivor support. Your work helps clients navigate the legal system with confidence and dignity. From completing restraining order paperwork to offering court accompaniment safety planning and crisis intervention you will be a steady source of knowledge reassurance and advocacy.

If you are passionate about helping others thrive in a dynamic environment and excel at guiding individuals through challenging moments this role offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to make a real impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Legal Advocacy & Client Support

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments in English and Spanish across multiple program sites.
• Guide survivors through every step of the restraining order process including legal form preparation filing support hearing preparation and accompaniment to court.
• Deliver crisis intervention needs assessments personalized safety plans and systems advocacy to help clients navigate both legal and social service systems.
• Maintain accurate and thorough case files ensuring all client information is updated and confidential.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Work closely with Lauras House teams to provide coordinated client-centered support across all sites.
• Partner with immigration law organizations to help clients access U-Visa T-Visa and VAWA resources.
• Supervise interns and volunteers as needed.
• Represent Lauras House at community events outreach activities and networking functions to raise awareness about our services and strengthen agency partnerships.

Administrative Duties

• Enter timely and accurate data for reporting requirements.
• Adhere to all confidentiality standards agency policies and security protocols for electronic records.
• Maintain professional boundaries and represent the agency with integrity at all times.
• Support organizational events and occasionally work evening or weekend hours when needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in social sciences human services or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in family violence intervention case management or crisis intervention is highly preferred.
• Completion of the 40-hour domestic violence training (can be completed upon hire).

Skills & Abilities

• Full fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and grace under pressure in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Outlook and general computer navigation.

Additional Requirements

• Valid drivers license reliable transportation and insurance.
• Ability to pass a Live Scan background check and drug test.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Employees are occasionally required to stand walk sit use hands to handle or feel climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Why Join Lauras House

• Make a tangible difference every day.
• Collaborate with a diverse passionate team.
• Enjoy a work culture built on respect inclusion and impact.
• Be part of an organization committed to your growth and training.
  
  

Ready to Apply

Come be a part of something bigger than a job. Join Lauras House family and help us create safe bright futures for children and families in need.

Client/Mission Focused; Communication; Respect. Compassion; Collaboration; Innovation.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor should it be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Lauras House is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. It is the policy of Lauras House to conduct our relations with employees and applicants for employment based on merit without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists) color citizenship status religion (all aspects of religious beliefs observance or practice including religious dress or grooming practices) creed political affiliation or belief sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation age gender (including gender identity and gender expression) gender transitioning physical or mental disability physical handicap national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a drivers license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9) marital status ancestry medical condition genetic characteristics genetic information military or veterans status status as a victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking updating personal information based on a lawful change of name social security number or federal employment authorization document Employees receipt of public assistance (such as Medi-Cal) or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all Federal State and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Company policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship.

The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Pay discrimination between employees of the opposite sex or different race or ethnicity performing substantially similar work as defined by the California Fair Pay Act as amended and federal law is prohibited.