Inland Empire Legal Literacy Project is hiring : (REMOTE) Volunteer Writing Speci

About IELLP : We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to empower the residents of San Bernardino and Riverside County by writing articles that analyze policy, criminal justice issues, and immigration rights, while equipping our people with the tools necessary to assert their rights, influence change, and protect themselves & their families.

As a Writing Specialist with the IELLP you will be joining a nonprofit organization full of like-minded individuals who want to help the community while fueling their passion for justice and gaining practical skills in the process. You will help research and write articles that help people understand how policies and justice issues are affecting them. You will be an important part of our vast research and writing team; filling the gap and providing digestible knowledge to the community.

Responsibilities :

• Write 1st, 2nd, and final drafts of legal literacy articles based on research outlines and guidance
• Collaborate with researchers and the editor-in-chief to ensure clarity, tone, and accuracy
• Translate complex policy and justice issues into digestible articles.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions from the Editor-in-Cheif to ensure alignment with our vision.
• Meet all deadlines and communicate consistently with IELLP leadership.
• Summarize findings using a Cornell Notes-style format while citing sources and emphasizing relevance to articles.
• Collaborate with researchers to ensure the information is interpreted correctly.
• Attend weekly team meetings and meet all deadlines
• Communicate any issues that may arise.
• Suggest sources and participate in brainstorming for new articles.

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