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Criminal Law Attorney / Litigation - General Attorney in Chicago, IL

Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic Jan 25,2018 Jun 17,2017 Location USA Chicago IL
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Public Interest

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Litigation - General (consumer)

$55,000 to $60,000

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Supervising Attorney of the Criminal Records Program Duties: Provides high-volume legal services to over 5,000 men and women each year in the area who are seeking to remove barriers imposed by their criminal records through expungement and sealing, pardons, health care waivers and certificates. Implement priorities in the criminal records practice and to train and supervise in-house staff, fellows, interns, and volunteers to assure quality legal representation. Services are performed at office, at remote locations, including Help Desks at the Center in downtown Chicago, South Suburban Cook County (Markham), at the offices of designated community partners, and in Cook County circuit courts. Reporting to the Director of Legal Programs, this position supervises at least two staff attorneys, volunteer attorneys and law students as required to fulfill program goals. Manages and supervises the Criminal Records program, which provides legal services to eliminate or mitigate collateral consequences of criminal and juvenile records for adults and emerging adults (ages 14 -24). Oversees the provision of legal services at CGLA’s offices, the CGLA Help Desks at the Daley Center, Markham courthouse, and the Cook County Juvenile Justice Center. Collaborates with CGLA’s Pro Bono Coordinator to establish volunteer shift calendars for Help Desks, petition hearings, and other volunteer opportunities in the criminal records programs, including “Evenings at CGLA,” which is currently scheduled on Mondays from 5:00 pm. until 8:00 p.m. Establishes schedules for Criminal Records attorneys to supervise Help Desks, petition hearings, and other criminal records activities. Collaborates with the Pro Bono Coordinator to establish an effective method for assessing volunteers’ skill levels and assigning them to shifts commensurate with their skill levels. Oversees CGLA’s representation of petitioners as “friend of the court” during court hearings at the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building and other courthouses as agreed upon. Maintains relationships with State’s Attorneys and employees of the circuit court to establish procedures for effective and efficient handling of cases during the court call. Oversees the provision of criminal and juvenile records legal services at CGLA’s community partner agencies consistent with agreed upon Memoranda of Understanding. Establishes and maintains case acceptance criteria for the Criminal Records program. Schedules and facilitates meetings of the Criminal Records Program staff to encourage camaraderie and communication among team members. Actively participates in case acceptance meetings, legal team meetings, and CGLA staff meetings. Manages the CGLA clemency program, including processes for screening eligibility of potential clients, submission of petitions to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, and follow-up processes to ensure high-quality representation, ongoing communication with clients, and proper and timely handling of petitions and client communications upon receipt of pardons and denials. Collaborates with CGLA’s Pro Bono Coordinator to identify potential clients to refer to pro bono clinics for assistance with alternative remedies that mitigate collateral consequences of criminal records, including health care worker waivers, certificates of rehabilitation, and clemency petitions. Assists the Pro Bono Coordinator at clinics as required or requested. Collaborates with the Pro Bono Coordinator to schedule criminal records classes for lawyers and law students to prepare them to volunteer in a variety of positions at CGLA, including positions at CGLA Help Desks and petition hearings and in matters requiring direct representation. Teaches criminal records classes and assigns staff to teach classes on a rotating basis. Provides advice, support, training, and supervision at community and countywide second chance summits, including the Cook County annual summit. Responds to technical assistance requests from other legal aid organizations and public interest law practitioners. Ensures accurate statistical and outcome tracking within case management system and maintains current client case files and records. Provides direct legal services to clients, maintaining a manageable caseload proportionate to other responsibilities. Maintains up-to-date client information in case management system to ensure accurate data collection and statistical tracking. Works with leadership team to ensure all program goals are met each fiscal year. Assists in writing grant applications, providing program-specific outcomes data and writing narratives as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Licensed to practice in Illinois. 5+ years of program management or supervisory experience. A demonstrated commitment to social justice and criminal justice reform. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. The ability to work collaboratively with and supervise other staff. The ability to manage multiple projects and a variety of tasks and meet all deadlines while being energized by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.

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