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State of Colorado

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As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for ... The primary purpose of the Assistant Professor for Criminal Justice is to deliver high-quality ...

State of Colorado

CO

$57K - $62K/yr

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for ... The primary purpose of the Assistant Professor for Criminal Justice is to deliver high-quality ...

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As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for access justice in the United States is $24.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Access Justice vs Paralegal?

AspectAccess JusticeParalegal
Required CredentialsVaries; often includes legal training or certification programsCertificate or associate degree in paralegal studies
Work EnvironmentLegal aid organizations, courts, or nonprofit agenciesLaw firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageLegal aid and public service sectorsPrivate law firms and corporate legal teams
Common Search & ComparisonAccess Justice vs Paralegal

Access Justice roles focus on providing legal assistance to underserved populations, often within nonprofit or public sectors, requiring specific legal training. Paralegals support attorneys by preparing legal documents and conducting research, typically working in law firms or corporate settings. While both roles involve legal work, Access Justice emphasizes public service and advocacy, whereas paralegals are more involved in supporting legal case preparation.

What cities are hiring for Access Justice jobs? Cities with the most Access Justice job openings:
Infographic showing various Access Justice job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,754 per year, or $24.4 per hour.
Access to Justice Policy Coordinator

Access to Justice Policy Coordinator

Institute for Justice

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

The Institute for Justice seeks a passionate individual to join our Activism team as an Access to Justice Policy Coordinator for our newest initiative, Counsel Unbound, based at our headquarters in Arlington, VA.
IJ's Activism team advances policy reforms at the state and local level to expand economic liberty, protect property rights, increase government accountability, and improve access to justice. Through research, outreach, coalition building, and advocacy, we work to change laws and remove barriers that limit opportunity.
Counsel Unbound is dedicated to expanding access to legal help by rethinking who is allowed to provide it. Today, millions of Americans face civil legal problems without meaningful assistance-not because solutions don't exist, but because laws make it a crime for anyone but a licensed attorney to provide most legal help. Through policy reform and public education, Counsel Unbound challenges these outdated unauthorized practice of law (UPL) rules and works to open the door for nonlawyers to provide basic legal guidance.
The ideal candidate will be excited to work primarily on issues in the access-to-justice space, including community outreach, research, analyzing statutes and court rules and developing policy recommendations, tracking opportunities and the news, hosting events and roundtables, working with the media, writing for a wide variety of audiences and contexts, organizing public information campaigns, and lobbying.
Specific responsibilities include:
  • Conducting research on access-to-justice issues, including reviewing and processing academic publications, court decisions, and current events
  • Tracking court initiatives and updates to existing programs
  • Outreach to potential legal services providers and those impacted by bad policies-including through in-person canvassing, cold outreach, and digital advertising
  • Identifying and cultivating relationships with activists, decision makers, and coalition partners
  • Developing and executing grassroots strategies and public information campaigns
  • Hosting events like town halls, roundtables, community block parties, activist trainings, and webinars
  • Drafting materials for activists, decision makers, and the public, including one-pagers, press releases, flyers, op-eds, and digital and social media content
  • Representing the initiative externally and attending conferences and coalition meetings, alongside senior team members
  • Working with senior managers to develop policy recommendations and publish reports
  • Traveling as needed 1 - 2 times a month, occasionally on short notice
Qualifications:
  • Deep commitment to access-to-justice issues and IJ's mission, particularly expanding legal access for people of modest means and diverse backgrounds
  • Experience or interest in public policy, advocacy, or grassroots organizing
  • Personable, self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new skills in a dynamic
  • Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities
  • Ability to communicate complex policy ideas to diverse perspectives including decision makers
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
  • Comfortable with outreach, public engagement, and event coordination
  • Willingness to travel 1 - 2 times per month
Benefits:
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Flexible work hours with our core business hours of 10am and 4pm
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums)
  • Free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance plans
  • HSA employer contributions
  • 401(k) with employer matches
  • Smart casual dress code with casual Fridays
  • Generous PTO package of accruing sick and vacation hours in addition to a paid personal day and floating and traditional holidays

This role is supported by enthusiastic team leaders, and the position offers unique opportunities for professional development, growth, and long-term advancement. The candidate will join a close-knit team and be expected to work well with others to accomplish our goals.
To apply, please submit a resume, a writing sample, and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in working at IJ.
IJ is an equal opportunity employer.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At IJ we value a diverse workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
To learn more about our culture and benefits, visit our Working at IJ page. No phone calls please.
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