Hybrid Staff Attorney – Family Law

at Ascend Justice

• Job title: Staff Attorney – Family Law
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $62,500 - $72,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Staff Attorney representing survivors of domestic violence in family law cases. Managing a caseload and guiding clients through the legal process with a trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality representation for survivors of domestic violence seeking remedies in the Domestic Relations Division
• Manage a case load of ongoing Domestic Relations cases, including effective representation of clients in contested hearings
• Deliver services according to principles of trauma-informed care
• Perform intake functions, interviewing potential clients to evaluate cases for representation
• Maintain client files, noting all deadlines, communications, and other relevant information
• Coordinate with the agency’s Client Support Coordinators and other colleagues to ensure that the client receives seamless, holistic services
• Supervise volunteers, including attorneys, students, and student interns, as needed
• Actively participate in required staff meetings and trainings

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois; or the ability to become licensed in Illinois in the near term
• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish/English Required, including the ability to interview and represent clients with limited or no English-speaking abilities
• Must have completed or be willing to complete 40-hour Domestic Violence training
• Litigation and family law experience preferred
• Strong self-motivation and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledge of or experience with working with survivors of gender-based or intimate partner violence
• Ability to communicate effectively with people in crisis

Benefits

• FSA Health, Dependent Care, and Commute Plan
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Training & development