Volunteer Legal Services Hawai'i

You will assess the case and, if appropriate, provide advice to the client. You may even want to provide a brief service such as drafting a letter on behalf of the client. Finally, you will work with our staff to ensure we know what further assistance the client needs, such as obtaining a pro bono lawyer for representation. Please view our calendar for a list of upcoming clinics.

Many clients need more than advice and counsel - they need an attorney for full representation to attend court hearings and assist the client in resolving their legal issue. Consider lending your expertise to clients by accepting a case pro bono. For a list of current cases that are pending placement, please click here

Conduct workshops and provide legal advice and counsel to residents of transitional shelters throughout Oahu. Give shelter residents the tools necessary to succeed upon graduation from the shelter. Workshop topics include public benefits, social security, family law, consumer credit, landlord/tenant and tax education. For a list of upcoming workshops, please view our calendar

GRADs, YO!, intake questionnaires, manual review, upcoming events

* Prepare and file documents in Family Court for an Uncontested Divorce Action
* Meet with clients to review documents for accuracy
* Follow up with clients as necessary
* Track progress on each client's divorce application
* Maintain accurate records for each client file
* Assist in preparing training and procedure materials for workshop

* Create legal manuals for new workshop topics for use by volunteer attorneys
* Review and update existing manuals as necessary
* Assist in preparing materials for each workshop
* Attend Housing Support Legal Program workshops with volunteer attorneys
* Review and record client data after each workshop
* Follow up with clients as necessary

* Conduct client intake in person or by phone
* Schedule clients for appropriate VLSH service or program

FOR LAW STUDENTS, PARALEGALS AND OTHERS
* Conduct client intakes and interviews
* Assist in preparation of documents prior to clinic.
* Assist and observe attorneys as they provide advice and counsel.
* Provide assistance to the Neighborhood Legal Clinic Attorney and staff as necessary.
* Follow up with clients as necessary.

* Create and update client files as needed.
* Provide Assistance and coordination between attorney and client.
* Conduct legal research at attorney's request.
* Work with volunteer attorneys to gather monthly updates on open pro bono cases.
* Provide assistance to client in researching and locating documents.

* Research and update resource list.
* Website maintenance.