Make a meaningful impact as a PFJ Client Advocate

Become a Client Advocate and work directly with clients in the criminal legal system. Apply today, fill out our interest form to hear about future prospects, or register for office hours to learn more.

Why become an Advocate

a DAY IN THE LIFE

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Join the PFJ Professional Fellowship

Why become a Client Advocate?

Advocates work directly to help clients avoid the devastating impacts of arrest and support clients to move forward from the criminal legal system with their future opportunities intact. Meanwhile, Advocates also receive first hand exposure to the criminal legal system and a life-changing public service experience.

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Every day is different as an Advocate, whether you're working directly with a client, building awareness of your services in the community, or collaborating with a community partner. Read the job description to learn more

Substantial impact in communities
Increased confidence in your ability to face current challenges
Make a difference in individual lives




Feel valued and part of a team
Interested? Apply today or fill out our interest form to hear about future positions, or register for office hours to learn more.

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A day in the life

As a Partners for Justice Client Advocate, you’ll engage in a meaningful fellowship experience designed to make a concrete difference in clients’ lives. With training, mentorship, and ongoing support, Advocates are integrated as full time employees within public defender offices across the country, offering real life exposure to the criminal legal system.

As a Client Advocate You Will:

Connect with clients to learn more about the problems they are facing and their goals
Depending on your clients’ needs, creatively assist with issues like clearing past criminal convictions, preparing for child services interventions, accessing public benefits, maintaining work licenses, finding and maintaining housing, and ob

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