Illinois Legal Aid Online ยท 4 days ago
Staff Attorney - Long-Term Care - Legal Aid Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$69K/yr - $77K/yr
0+ years expIllinois Legal Aid Online is dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to those in need. They are seeking a Staff Attorney to join their Long-Term Care Practice Group, responsible for offering legal representation and outreach to individuals facing legal issues in long-term care settings.
Law EnforcementLegalNon Profit
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
Illinois Legal Aid Online
Illinois Legal Aid Online is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance and advice for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Amy Clark
Community Engagement Director
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