Transgender Community Legal Advocate

4 days ago


Oakland, California, United States Transgender Law Center Full time
Job Description: Transgender Community Legal Advocate

At the Transgender Law Center, we are committed to advancing justice and equality for transgender individuals. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to serve as our Transgender Community Legal Advocate. This role is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of transgender people facing criminalization.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, project management experience, and a deep understanding of issues affecting transgender communities. They will be responsible for coordinating the Legal Information Helpdesk and Prison Mail Response Program, including reviewing and responding to incoming inquiries, recruiting and training volunteers, maintaining an internal database of legal information and resources, and identifying and implementing improvements to each program's operations.

Additionally, the successful candidate will envision and implement innovative ways to improve the delivery of legal information and assistance to transgender community members experiencing criminalization. They will also maintain and update internal legal information databases tracking relevant laws and policies across various issue areas.

As a key member of our team, the Transgender Community Legal Advocate will recruit, train, and supervise pro bono attorneys, interns, and volunteers working on the Legal Services Project. They will engage in limited-scope direct advocacy for transgender individuals and collaborate with stakeholders to advance justice and equality.

This is a full-time position that can be remote or based out of our offices in Oakland or Brooklyn. The estimated salary range is $85,000-$95,000 depending on experience. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Fund, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 19 days vacation (24 after 3 years' employment), 12 holidays, and flexible Friday schedule.



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