Description:

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a motivated individual to join our team as a Staff Attorney in its Central Regional Office, located in East St. Louis, Illinois. The Staff Attorney will primarily serve in St. Clair County, Illinois. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with low-income individuals and seniors, as well as to collaborate with community partners to address civil legal needs. The Staff Attorney's work will focus on advocating for survivors of domestic violence, primarily through orders of protection and other family matters.

Land of Lincoln provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois. We are committed to working for justice with those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to assist individuals in advocating for themselves; and, to make positive changes in collaboration with the communities we serve. Our attorneys provide holistic legal advocacy in partnership with community organizations, social service agencies, and faith-based groups.

Responsibilities include:

Handle all elements of litigation including client interviewing, investigation, discovery, pleadings, briefs, and representation at hearings at trial level and appellate levels if appropriate
Actively participate in outreach and education
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Licensed to practice law in Illinois or has requisite credentials for reciprocity
Previous legal and nonprofit experience preferred
Commitment to social justice
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work with people of diverse social, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds
Excellent verbal, analytical, writing and organization skills
Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

Applicants must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and car insurance

Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 with license (depending on experience). Excellent insurance and retirement benefits. Land of Lincoln is an eligible 501(c)(3) employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.