Spanish Translator

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Sponsor: Illinois Legal Aid Online
Opportunity Location: any, IL 60602
Volunteers Accepted: Attorney, Paralegal, Law Student, Non-Lawyer Volunteer, Retired Attorney, Government Attorney
Opportunity Type: Non-Representation..Translation Services, Non-Representation..Administrative/Clerical
Last Updated: 04/09/2013

Volunteer Opportunity Description

In order to diversity the free, legal information on newly launched www.AyudaLegalIL.org, we are looking for paralegals and other professionals to translate legal content from the free legal-information website www.IllinoisLegalAid.org to Spanish. The IllinoisLegalAid website has thousands of resources in a variety of legal practice areas that need to be translated for the Spanish-speaking community in Illinois. Fluency in written Spanish is required. Legal expertise in a specific area is not necessary, as all translated material will be reviewed prior to being posted on the website. Volunteers can be located anywhere, as all work can be conducted over the internet.

Practice Areas: Arts & Entertainment
Children Law
Civil Rights
Consumer Law
Criminal Law
Disability
Economic Development
Education
Elder Law
Elections
Employment Law
Environmental Law
Family Law
Guardianship & Estates
Health Law
Housing Law
Immigration
Licenses
Prisoner's Rights
Public Benefits
Taxes
Torts & Insurance
Traffic
Abuse & Neglect
Foster Care
Bankruptcy
Debt Collection & Repossesion
Consumer Contracts & Warranties
Consumer Credit Issues
Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices
Public Utilities
Employment Discrimination
Employment Benefits
Termination of Employment
Workers Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Divorce/Separation/Annulment
Child Support
Child Custody & Visitation
Domestic Violence
Medicaid
Medicare
Public Housing/Section 8
Landlord/Tenant
Homeownership
Mobile Home Issues
Housing Discrimination
Homelessness
Welfare (TANF)
Food Programs
Consumer Law
Social Security/SSI
Technology
None
Family Law
Public Benefits
Employment
Children
Housing
Mortgage Foreclosure
Skills Required: Writing/Drafting
Skills Acquired: Writing/Drafting
Time Availability: Evenings
Weekends
Business Hours
Short time periods (4 hours or less)
In a Group
Languages: English , Spanish
Estimated Time Commitment: 0-4 hours

Process for Becoming A Volunteer

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Contact

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More About the Sponsor

Illinois Legal Aid Online

, IL 60602 View Map

Phone: 312-977-9047
Fax:

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Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) puts the law within reach for all, regardless of income or location. As the statewide legal services technology center, ILAO streamlines the delivery of free and pro bono legal services to lower-income Illinois residents, and delivers easy-to-understand legal information and assistance to those who can't afford a lawyer.

ILAO's mission is:to increase access to justice for lower-income and vulnerable Illinois residents through the innovative use of technology to assist and educate the public and to train and support legal aid providers and pro bono attorneys.

Illinois Legal Aid Online's programs provide essential legal services and support 24/7 to legal aid and pro bono attorneys, pro se litigants and lower-income individuals and families through its four websites and two mobile apps:

 

 

Additional Information

  • We do not provide malpractice insurance for volunteers.
  • Volunteers may use our offices, equipment, and supplies when handling a pro bono case.
  • We provide a licensed attorney to support volunteers.

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