Legal Aid Chicago · 2 months ago
Staff Attorney - Consumer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$69K/yr - $77K/yr
0+ years expLegal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago for over 50 years. They are seeking a full-time staff attorney in their Consumer Practice Group to represent clients facing issues such as bankruptcy, predatory lending, and debt collection.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Provide extended representation, including advocacy and litigation, in the areas CPG handles in bankruptcy, state, and federal courts
Interview eligible clients on a wide range of consumer issues and provide advice and brief services in appropriate cases
Participate in complex litigation or advocacy to address systemic issues
Work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff, students and volunteers to provide comprehensive legal services
Conduct community education and outreach and build relationships with community partners in poverty fighting efforts
Participate in training to agencies, advocates, clients, or community groups about legal services and rights impacting low income persons and other vulnerable persons
Participate in other activities related to poverty law including publication, permissible legislative and administrative advocacy, media relations, and fundraising as needed
Maintain case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management system
Assist with grant reporting, as appropriate and applicable
Handle other duties as determined by the Supervisory Attorneys and the Director
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a J.D. degree with an Illinois law license, or have passed the July 2025 bar exam, or be licensed in another state and able to waive into the Illinois bar
The successful applicant will be collegial and well-organized, and demonstrate a commitment to and experience with our client communities and/or people living in poverty and applicants are encouraged to share that experience in their cover letter
Applicants must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Preferred
Bankruptcy litigation experience is preferred
Spanish fluency is a plus
Benefits
Bilingual Staff Attorneys are eligible for an additional stipend
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment
Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment
19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays
Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment
403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment
$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost
Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost
Monthly internet reimbursement
Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program
Company
Legal Aid Chicago
Legal Aid Chicago provides free legal assistance in civil cases to people.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Katherine W. Shank
CEO and Executive Director
Mark Kennedy
Chief Financial Officer
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