Workers Defense Project

Organization Description: 

Through our pro bono programs, attorneys have the opportunity to volunteer with WDP's Employment & Legal Services Program, as well as our Research & Policy Program. Through our Employment & Legal Services Program, attorneys will directly represent low-wage workers in a wide range of labor and employment claims, including but not limited to wage theft, workplace injury, retaliation, and discrimination cases.

To volunteer, contact: 
Volunteer Coordinator Contact Needed
Location: 
534 W. 10th St.
Dallas, 75208
Location Map: 
Needed
Phone Number: 
Counties Served: 
Area(s) of Law: 
Labor & Employment
Special Populations Served: 
Immigrants
Victims of crime
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues: 
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites: 
Advice Line/Desk
Advocacy
Clinics
Communications
Community outreach and education
Consulting
Intake and screening
Mediation
Mentorship
Pro se assistance
Research
Transactional
Opportunities for: 
Lawyer
Experts
Law student
Paralegal
Interpreter/translator
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department): 
Yes
Training provided for volunteers: 
Orientation
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers: 
Staff attorney mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers: 
No
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers: 
Yes

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