Staff Attorney

3-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Organization: Legal Action Chicago
Position: Staff Attorney
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $63,500, with increase based on relevant experience
Benefits: Comprehensive package including additional stipend for bilingual attorneys, medical/dental/vision insurance, time off, parental leave, retirement plan, life/accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program resources, Chicago Bar Association membership, and internet reimbursement
Requirements: At least 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney or federal law clerk, licensed to practice law in Illinois, excellent communication skills, ability to work well under pressure, commitment to and experience with client communities/people living in poverty
Preferred Experience: Class action litigation, poverty law, civil rights, legislative advocacy

Responsibilities:

- Maintain caseload of class action litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, and policy advocacy
- Take leadership on legislative and administrative issues in Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County
- Collaborate with Legal Aid Chicago staff, interns, and volunteers
- Handle individual/group representation matters as needed
- Assist with administration and other tasks
- Maximize community outreach and partnerships
- Maintain case files and timekeeping
- Participate in communications, fundraising, and external relations
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or director

Benefits:

- Comprehensive package with additional stipend for bilingual attorneys
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Time off (15 vacation days, 13 sick days, 14 paid holidays)
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) retirement plan
- $50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Program resources
- Chicago Bar Association membership
- Monthly internet reimbursement
- Eligible employer for federal public service loan forgiveness program

Requirements:

- At least 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney or federal law clerk
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois or prepared to sit for bar exam
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Commitment to and experience with client communities/people living in poverty
- Willingness to travel to Springfield
- Preferred experience in class action litigation, poverty law, civil rights, or legislative advocacy

Application Process:

- Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2 professional references and 1 alternative professional reference
- Rolling review of applications, position open until filled
- Expected start date of September 1, 2024
- No phone calls, please

Legal Action Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, political affiliation or belief, military status, or ex-offender status. Accommodations are available for applicants who may need them.

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan options, additional stipend for bilingual staff attorneys, parental leave, life insurance, employee assistance program, bar association membership, internet reimbursement, eligible for federal public service loan forgiveness program.

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Legal Research, Writing, Oral Communication, Litigation, Legislative Advocacy, Administrative Advocacy, Policy Advocacy, Client Representation, Time Management, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Speaking.

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Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two professional references and one alternative professional reference. No phone calls.

Qualification and Experience Minimum of three years of experience as a practicing lawyer or federal law clerk, licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois or prepared to sit for the next bar exam, driver's license.

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