STAFF ATTORNEY

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

SUMMARY:

The Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership Project, part of Indiana Legal Services, Inc., is seeking a Staff Attorney to join their expanding team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This full-time position will involve representing patients of healthcare partners in civil legal court proceedings and other matters, providing training to healthcare staff, and performing on-site outreach. The successful candidate will have a . degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in Indiana, with at least two years of legal experience preferred. A demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice and serving disadvantaged populations is required. The starting salary for this position is $57,425, with a range up to $75,535 depending on experience. A valid Indiana driver’s license and reliable transportation are also required.

ORGANIZATION:

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by various sources, including the Legal Services Corporation, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. The Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership Project is located in the Indianapolis, Indiana regional office and works with healthcare partners to address the role of civil legal issues on patient health outcomes.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

ILS is an equal opportunity employer, recruiting, employing, training, compensating, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law. The organization strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, people with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented individuals to apply.

JOB TITLE:

Staff Attorney - Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership Project

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Attorney at the Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership Project will represent patients of healthcare partners in civil legal court proceedings and other matters, provide training to healthcare staff, and perform on-site outreach. This position requires a . degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to practice law in Indiana, with at least two years of legal experience preferred. The attorney will work under the supervision of the Project Director and other attorneys.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Staff Attorney will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:

- Completing and reviewing applications for legal services and assessing legal issues
- Providing legal advice and representation to MLP clients in various poverty law areas, such as housing, family law, consumer, and public benefits
- Drafting legal documents for clients
- Supervising law students and volunteers
- Cultivating and strengthening relationships with partner organizations and patients through on-site outreach and training
- Planning and implementing regular outreach sessions with partner organizations
- Developing networking relationships with local bar associations and community agencies
- Exhibiting a high level of energy and commitment to the position and ILS mission
- Balancing a healthy case load with other duties and responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have:

- A . degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in Indiana
- A demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice and serving disadvantaged populations
- At least two years of legal experience .
- A valid Indiana driver's license and reliable transportation
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively with the MLP team

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The starting salary for this position is $57,425, with a range up to $75,535 depending on experience. ILS also offers an excellent fringe benefits package, including health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a flex benefit plan.

LOCATION:

This position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership Project, which is part of Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Some travel within the counties served by the Indianapolis Regional Office and other Indiana counties may be required.

DURATION:

This is a full-time position.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit a letter explaining their interest and experience, along with a resume and list of three professional references, at /. For questions about the application process, contact the Human Resources Department at .

POSITION START DATE:

The position will start as soon as possible.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. The organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law. The organization strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, people with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented individuals to apply.

Not specified

Health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, flex benefit plan

Not specified

Legal Research, Writing, Client Representation, Communication, Relationship Building, Time Management, Case Management, Training, Outreach, Networking, Management, Professional Development

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Submit a letter explaining interest and experience, resume, and list of three professional references through the ILS website.

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, Admitted to practice law in Indiana, Valid Indiana driver's license, At least 2-3 years of legal experience post-J.D.

Legal