Job Title: Staff Attorney - Consumer Job Responsibilities: - Provide... representation, including advocacy and litigation, in areas handled by... brief services in appropriate cases. - Participate in complex litigation or advocacy to address... systemic issues. - Work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff, s...
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Staff Attorney The candidate will act... as lead counsel on 3-5 individual cases. Coordinate as co-counsel with pro bono attorneys on an additional 5-10 cases. Help develop innovative litigation strategies further the mission... and to meet the legal needs of clients, primarily those who are inside Illinois prisons. Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate legal work on prisoners’ rights cases performed by other staff members, volunteers, and interns. Assist in supervising law student... read more
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Housing Advocacy Staff Attorney The candidate will serve... in cases including preventing eviction or mortgage foreclosure, obtaining orders of protection... to ensure the safety of domestic violence survivors, and helping persons with disabilities get public benefits like medical assistance and Supplemental Security Income. Will provide legal services to low-income individuals primarily for housing-related issues to help prevent and minimize the impact of eviction on residents. H... read more
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Staff Attorney The candidate will specialize... in the representation of homeowners facing the loss of their homes, typically defendants in mortgage foreclosure cases or debtors in... chapter 13 proceedings. Handle other consumer cases such as chapter 7, predatory lending, debt collection, insurance, and public utility cases. The attorneys will: (1) litigate on behalf of homeowners – primarily in foreclosure and bankruptcy court, but... also via affirmative litigation filed in stat... read more
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Staff Attorney-Consumer Practice Group The candidate... will: (1) litigate on behalf of homeowners – primarily in foreclosure and bankruptcy court, but... also via affirmative litigation filed in state and... federal court; (2) work with CPG paralegals to help homeowners obtain loss mitigation; (3) represent consumers in other state and federal cases (including bankruptcy) to enforce or defend their rights; (4) conduct community legal education and outreach on homeownership and oth... read more
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Staff Attorney The candidate will help... low-income tenants by: Defending tenants – mostly subsidized housing residents -- against unwarranted evictions. Representing individuals and families who are facing the termination of their tenant-based rental assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Preventing landlords from evicting tenants without authority of law. Ensuring that tenants who reside in buildings that are facing foreclosure have enough time and... resources... read more
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Staff Attorney The candidate will work... within Legal Help for Homeowners Project. Will have the advantage of being part of an 80-lawyer firm committed to addressing legal issues affecting our clients’ ability to meet their basic needs. Must have 1 year of prior experience in handling foreclosure and litigation matters. Must... be already admitted to the Illinois Bar, or licensed outside Illinois and eligible to apply to practice in Illinois under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 71... read more
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Staff Attorney The candidate should have... 1+ years of prior experience in handling foreclosure and litigation matters. Must... be already admitted to the Illinois Bar, or licensed outside Illinois and eligible to apply to practice in Illinois under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 717. Deadline: December 31, 2013... read more
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Staff Attorney The candidate should be... fluent in Spanish. Previous experience in legal aid, and/or experience in handling foreclosure and litigation matters is... preferred. Must be admitted to the Illinois Bar, or licensed outside Illinois and eligible to apply to practice in Illinois under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 717. Applicant who has taken the February 2013 Illinois Bar Exam will be considered as well. Application Deadline: May 15, 2013.... read more
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Staff Attorney/Litigator The candidate will represent... low to moderate-income renters suffering from legal issues related to living in foreclosed properties across Cook County. Will involve regular litigation in Chancery, Eviction, and... Building Courts. Carry a high-volume foreclosure eviction caseload. Co-counsel /... supervise volunteer attorney cases, attend court most... mornings. Develop legal strategies and impact litigation to address systemic issues... facing renters living in... read more
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Staff Attorney / Litigator The candidate... will represent low to moderate-income renters suffering from legal issues related to living in foreclosed properties across Cook County. Will involve regular litigation in Chancery, Eviction, and... Building Courts. Carry a high-volume foreclosure eviction caseload. Co-counsel/supervise volunteer... attorney cases, attend court most... mornings. Develop legal strategies and impact litigation to address systemic issues... facing renters living in... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here