COMMUNITY LAWYER

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: COMMUNITY LAWYER AT CITIZEN ADVOCACY CENTER

THE ORGANIZATION

- Nonprofit organization dedicated to building democracy and strengthening public's capacities, resources, and institutions for self-governance
- Based in Chicagoland area with 30 years of experience
- Uses legal advocacy, community organizing, public policy analysis, media outreach, civic education, and litigation to foster citizen-initiated community engagement with government
- Office located in Elmhurst, Illinois

POSITION DESCRIPTION

- Seeking action-oriented lawyer passionate about democracy and democratic values, uprooting injustice, and working with people to have a more effective role in civic affairs
- Encourages energetic lawyers to activate and improve their speaking, community organizing, advocacy, research, writing, mentoring, and litigation skills
- Ideal candidate has at least a few years of legal advocacy or litigation experience and desires a long-term public interest legal career
- High self-motivation and dedication to public interest law also considered
- Must be able to work in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Comfortable speaking in public and interacting with constituents on a daily basis

SALARY AND BENEFITS

- Compensation: $40,000 - $44,000, with potential for increase based on job performance and contribution to the development and growth of the organization
- Benefits include health care, vacation, semi-remote or flexible time work, and participation in a profit-sharing plan when vested
- Equal opportunity employer

COMMUNITY LAWYER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

ADVOCACY

- Engage with citizens and organizations regarding concerns about participation in government decision-making and public issues
- Answer legal questions and provide information in understandable terms
- Refer citizens to other resources when necessary
- Help community groups organize campaigns and plan strategies
- Advocate for democratic process and community issues through writing, testimony, and speaking engagements
- Collaborate with policymakers and educators to advance civic engagement policies

CIVIC EDUCATION

- Facilitate Democracy Workshops for the public, press, and public officials
- Mentor and supervise high school, college, and law student interns and volunteers
- Educate citizens and youth about effective community leadership

MONITOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS

- Monitor local governments for abuses of power and undemocratic practices
- Hold government officials accountable for anti-democratic policies
- Litigate when necessary to enforce and strengthen public policies supporting democracy

HOW TO APPLY

- Email cover letter and resume to Jack Bentley, Executive Director and Community Lawyer
- Email:

H1: COMMUNITY LAWYER POSITION AT CITIZEN ADVOCACY CENTER
H2: JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN DEMOCRACY

BULLET POINTS:
- Nonprofit organization dedicated to building democracy
- Seeking action-oriented lawyer passionate about democracy and public engagement
- Encourages development of skills in speaking, community organizing, advocacy, research, writing, mentoring, and litigation
- Ideal candidate has legal advocacy or litigation experience and desires long-term public interest legal career
- Must be able to work in team environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Salary range: $40,000 - $44,000 with potential for increase based on performance and contribution to organization's growth
- Benefits include health care, vacation, flexible work options, and profit-sharing plan
- Responsibilities include advocacy, civic education, and monitoring local governments and institutions
- How to apply: email cover letter and resume to Executive Director and Community Lawyer, Jack Bentley

Not specified

Health care, vacation, semi-remote or flexible time work, profit-sharing plan

Not specified

Legal research, writing, public speaking, community organizing, mentoring, grant writing, civic education

Law degree

Email cover letter and resume to Jack Bentley, Executive Director and Community Lawyer at

Qualification and Experience Law degree and admission to the bar

Legal