Client Advocate

Client Advocate

Join our team to support pregnant women, women with children, and child caregivers who face legal challenges in the criminal, family policing, and economic justice domains. Still She Rises, Inc. (SSR) offers free legal representation and client‑centered, innovative support.

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Background: SSR is founded in North Tulsa and is committed to indigent defense, championing individual client goals while addressing systemic issues impacting the larger community.

Job Description: We seek a highly motivated, compassionate professional to work closely with attorneys and team members, helping clients navigate complex bureaucratic systems and social service programs. This role requires proactive problem‑solving, critical thinking under pressure, and a passion for the intricacies of the legal system.

• Build and maintain relationships with key contacts in court‑mandated and preferred programs and services.
• Interview clients to assess their non‑legal needs and goals.
• Anticipate and assess potential services, resources, and systems that may impact the client’s case.
• Assist clients with navigating expectations and requirements of programs and services.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date internal records.
• Document client interactions and progress clearly and thoroughly.
• Provide insight, perspective, and training on programs and services for client teams.
• Create supporting documentation, informational memos, and mitigation reports.
• Attend court hearings and meet clients in jails and other off‑site locations to provide direct support.

• Willingness to build expertise in legal, social service, and bureaucratic systems.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural humility.
• Ability to translate complex systems into accessible, actionable steps for clients.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time‑management skills balancing deadlines from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated follow‑through and accountability.
• Flexibility in responding to shifting needs and priorities.
• Critical thinking and adaptability in fast‑paced environments.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal and empathetic listening skills.
• Passion for criminal justice reform and social and racial justice.

• Experience working with marginalized communities.
• Background in legal advocacy or public service.
• Multilingual abilities.

$50,000 annually plus medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and a 401(k) with 4% employer contribution.

Visit stillsherises.org, click the Careers tab, and upload a single PDF containing your cover letter and resume.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Still She Rises, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring and retention. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply.

Senior level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Legal Services