National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 3 hours ago
Staff Attorney - Public Benefits
Georgia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$69K/yr - $77K/yr
0+ years expNational Legal Aid & Defender Association has been providing free civil legal assistance to those in poverty for over 50 years. They are seeking a full-time Staff Attorney in the Public Benefits Practice Group to represent clients seeking benefits from the Illinois Department of Human Services and Social Security Administration.
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Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of individual cases representing clients before the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Social Security Administration and in state and federal courts
Interview eligible clients on issues handled within the practice group and provide advice and brief service in appropriate cases
Work with other practice group staff in interdisciplinary work
Maintain knowledge in other areas of law handled by Legal Aid Chicago to ensure that clients’ legal needs are identified and met in those areas
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
Collaborate on projects that could involve outreach to community groups, developing new strategies for serving our clients, or address systemic issues through litigation, negotiation or advocacy
Participate in community outreach and support legal training and community education for clients and community partners that serve veterans
Maintain case files and 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
J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the Illinois State Bar or eligibility for admission within six months of hire
Experience in public benefits law or related areas
Strong legal research and writing skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Commitment to serving low-income individuals and communities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage a caseload effectively
Proficiency in using electronic case management systems
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish or another language
Experience with community outreach and education
Familiarity with the Illinois Department of Human Services and Social Security Administration processes
Experience in complex litigation or advocacy
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
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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