Staff Attorney - Housing (2)

Full-time

No

Staff Attorney - Housing (2)

Organization: Legal Aid Chicago
Department: Housing Practice Group
Location: Chicago, IL
Experience: . degree and licensed to practice law in Illinois or another state with ability to waive into Illinois bar
Salary: Starting at $63,500 with increase based on relevant experience
Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, time off, retirement plan, and more

H1: Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney in Our Housing Practice Group!
H2: Make a Difference in the Lives of Low-Income Individuals and Families

- Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in Chicago for over 50 years
- We believe that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of income
- Our core values include equity, excellence, inclusion, kindness, and respect
- We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and encourage applicants with underrepresented backgrounds and experiences to apply

Job Description:

- Full-time position supporting all aspects of advocacy work in the Housing Practice Group
- Manage a caseload and provide full and effective legal representation to individuals
- Interview eligible clients and provide advice and brief services on a wide range of housing issues
- Work with other practice group staff in interdisciplinary work
- Collaborate with Legal Aid Chicago supervisors, staff, students, and volunteers to provide comprehensive legal services
- Participate in complex litigation or advocacy to address systemic issues
- Conduct outreach and training to agencies, advocates, clients, and community groups
- Handle other duties as necessary

Requirements:

- . degree and licensed to practice law in Illinois or able to waive into Illinois bar
- Preferred experience in housing law and eviction defense
- Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and client counseling skills
- Commitment to and experience with client communities and/or people living in poverty
- Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations

Benefits:

- Bilingual Staff Attorneys eligible for additional stipend
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, time off, retirement plan, and more
- Hybrid work environment with accessible and convenient office location in downtown Chicago

How to Apply:

- Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for two primary professional references and one alternative professional reference
- Applications reviewed on rolling basis until position is filled

Legal Aid Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, or other protected status. Accommodations available for application process.

Not specified.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, retirement plan, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, bar association membership, internet reimbursement, eligibility for federal public service loan forgiveness program.

Not specified.

Legal representation, case management, legal research, oral and written communication, organizational skills, client counseling, cross-cultural communication, community outreach, training, grant reporting, legislative and administrative advocacy, media relations, fundraising.

J.D. degree.

Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to the contact information provided.

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, licensed to practice law in Illinois or able to waive into Illinois bar, experience in housing law and eviction defense preferred, strong communication and organizational skills, commitment to and experience with underrepresented communities and people living in poverty.

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