Other Attorney in Chicago, IL

Public Interest

Chicago, IL

Other Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

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Legal Aid Chicago is seeking a Supervisory Attorney for their Medical-Legal Partnerships Group. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment and requires regular on-site rotation at the University of Chicago hospital and occasional travel to court, administrative agencies, and outreach events. The position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer and offers a salary range of $84,500 - $94,500. Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, time off, paid parental leave, retirement plan, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Responsibilities:

- Overall management of Recovery Legal Care, including partner relationships and staffing
- Supervise attorneys and paralegals, providing guidance and support for case strategy, reviewing written work, and conducting performance evaluations
- Maintain a small caseload, representing clients in administrative agencies and state and federal courts
- Work collaboratively with co-supervisory attorney to foster shared practices and learning within the MLP group
- Serve as a subject matter expert on health-related legal issues affecting the client population
- Engage in systemic advocacy and outreach efforts
- Conduct training and presentations for partners, funders, and stakeholders
- Represent Legal Aid Chicago on community task forces and committees
- Support fundraising and media relations
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- . degree and licensed to practice law in Illinois or licensed in another state with the ability to waive into the Illinois bar
- Minimum of six years of legal practice, with prior experience in medical-legal partnerships preferred
- Experience supervising legal work and mentoring and training less experienced attorneys
- Strong project management, organizational skills, flexibility, and sound judgment
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
- Highly collegial, with enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with people living in poverty and people with disabilities
- Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and self-care
- Commitment to meeting with and supporting patients recovering from violent injuries

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for two primary professional references and one alternative professional reference. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Legal Aid Chicago is committed to creating a diverse workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status. If an accommodation is needed to complete the application, contact Human Resources. Due to the high volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted.