JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT
PARALEGAL
ADVOCATE
The Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc.
(CLRP) has an opening for a paralegal advocate.
Excellent writing, computer and
organizational skills required. Familiarity with legal rights and
procedures preferred. Bilingual strongly preferred. Must have own
car and be willing to travel. Specify salary requirements.
CLRP is a private, non-profit agency based at
Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, which represents low-income persons
who have, or are perceived to have, psychiatric disabilities. Most of our
clients receive, or are eligible to receive, services from the Department of
Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) or its contractors. Our
advocacy work focuses on individual rights in the mental health system, such as
consent to medication, the right to participate in treatment and discharge
planning. We also assist clients in commitment and conservatorship
proceedings, as well as civil rights matters related to their recovery
services, such as housing and employment. CLRP works collaboratively with
other agencies that provide advocacy for this population, such as the Office of
Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities, Connecticut Civil
Liberties Union, and other legal services organizations. EOE.
Resume
review starts August 5th
Persons
who are interested in this position should send a resume to:
Connecticut
Legal Rights Project, Inc.
P.
O. Box 351, Silver Street
Middletown,
CT 06457
or
Fax: (860) 262-5035
or
e-mail: resumes@clrp.org