Join Litera as an Associate, Legal Knowledge Engineering driving AI - forward legal tech solutions. Collaborate with product, engineering, and design teams to enhance legal workflows and AI experimentation.
About the role
- Full-time Staff Attorney supporting various program areas at CDEL, providing legal representation to low-income older adults and persons with disabilities in Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct legal services to clients in the areas of housing, adult guardianship, consumer law, estate planning and public benefits
- Conduct educational outreach presentations
- Provide training and supervision to pro bono volunteers
- Assist with interviewing, hiring and supervision of interns
- Assist with organization workshops
- Manage a time-sensitive caseload along with other assigned work
- Ensure grant reporting compliance
- Supervise volunteers and interns working on clinic matters
- Monitor and interpret laws, rules and, ordinances
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois or able to become licensed in Illinois
- Two years of experience as a practicing attorney preferred - candidates with demonstrated experience who do not meet this qualification may be considered
- Demonstrated commitment to CDEL’s client base, including working with older adults and persons with disabilities
- Strong ability to communicate with multiple clients and stakeholders
- Experience with housing, adult guardianship, estate planning, and consumer law preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
- Detail-oriented
- Creative and innovative approach to solving problems
- Enthusiastic about providing legal services throughout communities in and around Chicago
- Enjoys engaging with clients and other staff
- Desire to work with and mentor interns and pro bono volunteers
- Works collaboratively and communicates transparently with other staff members
- Spanish speaking and writing skills a plus
Benefits
- health/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching
- life insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- generous personal time off policy
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