Chicago Legal Jobs in Public Interest

Law Student Intern The intern will work closely with the Senior Advisor and Executive Director, both attorneys, and will be integrally involved in the process of preparing legal content for the website, as well as researching and preparing materials regarding cutting-edge workplace issues, for blogs, action alerts, and other web-based communications. Experience in employment law is preferred. Should be strongly interested in protecting the rights of workers. Must have exce... read more

Director of Policy Duties: Collaborate with the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy and senior leadership in the development and execution of policy related to Medicaid, and housing programs; Work, in partnership with, the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy and other senior leaders in the development of short- and long-range policy and research plans and projects related to Medicaid, and housing programs; Serve as the organization’s policy expert to government relat... read more

Advocate The candidate will convince decision-makers and corporations to stop using harmful toxic chemicals in consumer products. Will serve as the spokesperson for campaigns through media events, press releases and opinion writing. Keep abreast of consumer issues, raise the profile of consumer issues in the media. Build relationships, coordinate and mobilize support with key constituencies, including legal allies, consumers, business owners and others. Find and research h... read more

Staff Attorney The candidate will be responsible for advising, representing and advocating on behalf of clients, including as a spokesperson in local and national media. Will oversee firm's public education work, including our resource production and Know Your Rights program and/or oversee our legislative advocacy, consisting of tracking, analyzing, advocating with lawmakers, and advising activists on the implications of various legislative measures targeting firm's advoca... read more

SOAR Coordinator Duties: Work with the referral source and community partners to identify candidates through team meetings, outreaches, and referrals; Assist individuals applying for disability benefits using the SOAR components; Complete interviews with clients to gather information to complete SSI/SSDI applications; Gather medical records and other information to complete SSI/SSDI applications; Accompany clients to appointments at the Social Security Administration; Coor... read more

National Campaign Director, Tax and Budget Program The candidate will be responsible for directing campaign strategy, influencing stakeholders, political organizing, coalition-building, evaluating policy choices, fundraising and developing staff. Will be taking on one of the most important issues facing democracy. Evaluate the research on the issue, create viable policy solutions and propose the right political strategy and messaging. Take policies directly to key decision... read more

Post-Graduate Law Fellowship The fellow will work closely with attorneys and legal advocates. Fellow will carry own caseloads and gain valuable experience in providing legal assistance. Fellows will also have the opportunity to work on policy and systemic advocacy work with legal team. Must be Law students finishing their second year of law school, recent law school graduates, and those with judicial clerkships are invited to apply. read more

Staff Attorney Responsibilities: 1) handling cases in multiple areas of law; 2) supporting the operations of “community activism-law clinics” located directly in low-income communities, and 3) contributing to community education and empowerment programs—know-your-rights presentations, self-help workshops, and immigration Helpline. read more

Law Student Internship The candidate must be law student and recent law graduate. Will receive exceptional training and work side-by-side with attorneys and legal advocates on a mix of individual legal matters and systemic advocacy issues. read more

Senior Legal Counsel The candidate will provide general oversight and legal supervision over all company legal and business affairs operations. Provide legal counsel to senior management with respect to transactional, regulatory, general corporate, FCC, labor and human resources, intellectual property, compliance and other legal matters. Advise on copyright, trademark and other intellectual property issues related to programs, products and services. Provide risk management... read more