Attorney representing victims of intimate partner violence in family law cases for CCLA. Duties include mentoring new staff and providing legal assistance to clients.
About the role
- Supervising Attorney overseeing intake process and leading a team at CDEL, providing free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of staff attorneys, paralegals, coordinators and interns
- Ensure that all intakes are processed correctly and timely
- Advise and represent clients in civil court on matters
- Negotiate resolutions with opposing counsel and opposing parties
- Manage a time-sensitive caseload
- Ensure grant reporting compliance for certain programs
- Provide supervision to interns and volunteers
- Draft, file, and present dispositive motions in court
- Monitor and interpret laws, rules, and ordinances
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
- At least five years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Experience with consumer debt, housing matters and/or public benefits preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to CDEL’s client base, including working with older adults and people with disabilities
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
- 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
- Detail-oriented
- Creative and innovative approach to solving problems
- Works collaboratively and communicates transparently with other staff members
- Previous management experience preferred
Benefits
- health/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching
- access to Employee Assistance Program
- life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Chicago Bar Association Membership is provided at no cost
- annual ARDC registration fees are reimbursed
- generous personal time off policy
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