Legal Aid Chicago · 2 hours ago
Staff Attorney - Immigrants & Workers Rights (TSAP)
Chicago,IL,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$69K/yr - $77K/yr
2+ years expLegal Aid Chicago is a non-profit organization providing civil legal assistance to those in poverty. They are seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for the Trafficking Survivor Assistance Project, focusing on labor trafficking and immigration law, while providing legal representation and advocacy for survivors.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload and provide full and limited scope legal representation
Interview eligible clients on a wide range of Immigration issues and provide advice and brief services for eligible immigrants with a focus on identifying trafficking
Participate in advocacy to address systemic issues
Participate in weekly team meetings to present new cases and reach team consensus on representation
Represent clients in applications before USCIS, DOS, and EOIR in detained and non-detained proceedings
Represent and advocate for victims
Work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff, students, and volunteers to provide comprehensive legal services
Work with other IWR staff members in any interdisciplinary work
Make appropriate referrals inside the organization and to external partners
Maintain accurate case files and timely record timekeeping in electronic case management system
Assist with grant reporting, as appropriate and applicable
Conduct community education outreach and build relationships with community partners
Participate in training agencies, advocates, clients, or community groups about legal services and rights impacting vulnerable people
Participate in other activities related to poverty law including publication, permissible legislative and administrative advocacy, media relations, and fundraising as needed
Manage other duties as determined by the Supervisory Attorney and the Director
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law in Illinois
Licensed to practice law in another state and eligible to waive into the Illinois bar
A law school graduate who has taken or will take the July 2025 Illinois bar exam and is eligible for a 711 license while awaiting results
Demonstrate professional working proficiency in Spanish
At least two years' experience as a practicing attorney
Strong preference for immigration law and/or legal support to trafficking victims/witnesses involved in cases being prosecuted by law enforcement
Possess strong oral and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Demonstrate strong client counseling skills based in a trauma informed approach
Be collegial and committed to working collaboratively within a team
Work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers, and the community we serve
Manage an independent caseload efficiently, ensuring internal and government deadlines are met
Preferred
Experience includes advocacy for victims throughout the criminal investigation/case, including accompanying the survivor to law enforcement interviews, helping to seek restitution, and appearing as the victim representative in court
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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