Description:
Position: A Non-Profit Organization in Chicago, Illinois seeks a full-time Staff Attorney.Responsibilities:
- As either a lead or team member, maintain a caseload of class action litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy and/or other policy advocacy across Legal Action Chicago's agenda, which will include a range of issues of importance to people in poverty, with a strategic priority of racial equity
- Take leadership on legislative and administrative issues and the relevant relationships and processes in Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County
- Consult and work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff, interns, and volunteers
- As needed and assigned, handle individual or group representation matters in cooperation with Legal Aid Chicago
- Engage in administration and other tasks supportive of a small, collaborative practice
- Maximize community outreach and partnerships
- Maintain case files and timekeeping
- Participate in communications, fundraising, and external relations involving Legal Action Chicago's work
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or director
Requirements:
We are looking for an attorney with at least three years' experience as a practicing lawyer or as a federal law clerk. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois or prepared to sit for the next bar exam and have a driver's license. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure. The successful applicant will be collegial, well-organized, and demonstrate a commitment to and experience with our client communities and/or people living in poverty, and applicants are encouraged to share that experience in their cover letter. Applicants must be willing to travel as needed to Springfield. Experience in class action litigation preferred. Also preferred (not required) experience includes poverty law subject areas, civil rights, and/or legislative advocacy.
