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Public Interest
Attorney
Bankruptcy
Min 5 yrs required
Staff Attorney Candidate will primarily serve clients with federal income tax disputes through our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. Will also maintain a small number of cases involving homeowners facing the loss of their homes, debtors seeking bankruptcy protection under chapter 7 or 13, and consumers dealing with predatory lending, debt collection, fraud, insurance coverage, and public utilities. Provide extended representation, including advocacy and litigation, in the areas CPG handles in bankruptcy, state, and federal courts. Provide advice to low-income taxpayers, advocacy with the IRS, and representation in tax court. Interview eligible clients on a wide range of consumer issues and provide advice and brief services in appropriate cases. Participate in complex litigation or advocacy to address systemic issues. Work collaboratively with Chicago staff, students and volunteers to provide comprehensive legal services. Conduct community education and outreach and build relationships with community partners in poverty fighting efforts. Participate in training to agencies, advocates, clients, or community groups about legal services and rights impacting low income persons and other vulnerable persons. Participate in other activities related to poverty law including publication, permissible legislative and administrative advocacy, media relations, and fundraising as needed. Maintain case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management system. Assist with grant reporting, as appropriate and applicable. Handle other duties as determined by the Supervisory Attorneys and the Director.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice law in Illinois, or licensed in another state and able to waive into the Illinois bar. Will be collegial, well-organized, and demonstrate a commitment to and experience with our client communities and/or people living in poverty, and applicants are encouraged to share that experience in their cover letter. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Litigation experience is preferred; consumer litigation experience is highly preferred. Spanish fluency is also a plus.
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