Family Law - General Attorney in Chicago, IL

Public Interest

Chicago, IL

Family Law - General Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

1-3 yrs required

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Job Title: Staff Attorney-Family Law
Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $62,500-$72,500/year
Position Type: Full-time

H1: Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney-Family Law at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Chicago, IL
H2: Represent Survivors of Domestic Violence and Make a Difference

Overview:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a non-profit organization, is seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Attorney-Family Law to join our team in providing high-quality representation for survivors of domestic violence. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, as well as the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of survivors.

Responsibilities:

- Provide high-quality representation for survivors of domestic violence seeking remedies in Domestic Relations Division
- Manage a case load of ongoing Domestic Relations cases, including effective representation of clients in contested hearings
- Deliver services according to principles of trauma-informed care
- Perform intake functions, interviewing potential clients to evaluate case for representation
- Coordinate with agency’s Client Support Coordinator and other colleagues to ensure that client receives seamless, holistic services
- Supervise volunteers including attorneys, students, and interns in the Division
- Actively participate in required staff meetings and trainings
- Keep abreast of the field by maintaining networks and participating in professional organizations
- Protect the organization by keeping information confidential
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

- Licensed to practice law in Illinois; 1-3 years of experience preferred
- Completed or willing to complete 40-hour Domestic Violence training
- Litigation and family law experience preferred
- Bi-lingual in Spanish/English preferred, including ability to interview and represent clients with limited or no-English speaking abilities
- Ability to develop and implement short and long-term litigation strategies
- Familiarity with principles of trauma-informed care and willingness to complete additional training
- Strong self-motivation and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
- Knowledge of or experience with working with survivors of gender-based or intimate partner violence
- Ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with people in crisis
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Sense of humor

Work Environment:

- Courthouse and offices are fully accessible
- Some work at off-site locations may be required and those may not necessarily be fully accessible
- Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners
- Smoke- and drug-,500/year, based on experience. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (lowest level 100% employer paid, 50% premium for dependents employer paid), dental insurance (employer paid), short- and long-term disability (employer paid), and life insurance (employer paid). We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave, FSA health, dependent care, and commute (parking & transit) options, and the opportunity to contribute to a 401k or Roth 401k retirement account with the option for employer contributions at year-end.

Work Schedule:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s offices are currently operating on a hybrid working schedule (in-office/work from home). The schedule for this position will be determined as the position is filled and based on current agency needs.

Join Our Team:
If you are a licensed attorney in Illinois with a passion for providing quality representation to survivors of domestic violence, we encourage you to apply to be part of our team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. Help us make a difference in the lives of those in need and join us in our mission to provide equal access to justice for all.