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The Women’s Community currently has a position available as a Legal Systems Program Advocate.

Job Summary:  Full-time position; schedule may vary to include some weekday evenings. Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, support services, legal advocacy, and follow up for domestic and sexual violence victims.  Is responsible for assisting with filing restraining orders and acting as liaison with community partners in the criminal legal system.

Direct Service Provision

• Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, supportive counseling and follow up services to individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence.
• Provides advocacy for program clients throughout their involvement in the criminal legal system and mental health/social service system.
• Provides transportation as required by client.
• Assists clients with filling out paperwork and filing Restraining Orders.
• Is on-call for support calls on a rotating basis with other agency staff.
• Provides advocacy regarding legal, medical, financial, and other areas as needed by client.
• Provides information and referrals and general program and issue information.

Must possess ability to provide non-judgmental services.  

Must be familiar with the dynamics of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Bi-lingual fluency is a plus.

Compensation

Hourly Wage: $20

Benefits include: Holidays, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Flex Plan, Dental Insurance, & Vision Insurance

The Women's Community Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.

The Women's Community Inc. is a United Way Partner Agency.

If you have an email account, please include your email address on your resume, and add jake@womenscommunity.org to your list of approved senders. You will be contacted by email.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume by Monday, January 19, 2026

to the attention of:

Jake Keneen, The Women’s Community, Inc., 3200 Hilltop Ave., Wausau, WI 54401