Legal Aid Chicago ยท 5 hours ago
Staff Attorney - Long-Term Care
Chicago,IL,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$69K/yr - $77K/yr
0+ years expLegal Aid Chicago has been providing free civil legal assistance to those in poverty for over 50 years. They are seeking a staff attorney in the Long-Term Care Practice Group to provide legal representation, co-counsel, and conduct outreach regarding legal issues affecting residents of long-term care facilities.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Provide full and effective legal representation to individuals
Co-counsel with other attorneys and paralegals
Achieve and maintain knowledge of the various areas of law, including state and federal laws regulating long term care facilities, Medicare and Medicaid laws, regulations and rules, and other issues facing elderly and disabled clients
Represent clients in court and administrative hearings, including involuntary discharge hearings and Medicaid appeal hearings
Conduct outreach regarding legal issues affecting residents of long-term care and the Ombudsman program
Maintain proficiency with all equipment, computer hardware and software necessary to perform the duties of the position
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a J.D. degree and be a member of the Illinois Bar or expect to be sworn in to the Illinois Bar
Excellent research, writing, and litigation skills
Strong organization skills
Ability to use technology creatively
Preferred
Familiarity with long-term care issues and/or public benefits is not required but 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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