About the role

  • Attorney at Westside Justice Center providing legal counsel and representation to clients across various practice areas. Engaging in impactful litigation and community outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal representation, legal counsel, and referrals to eligible clients in a wide range of practice areas
  • Coordinate on-site legal clinics and intakes
  • Engage in impact litigation, administrative, and legislative advocacy
  • Assist in supervision and support of paralegals, interns, and volunteer attorneys
  • Prepare periodic reports for internal and external purposes
  • Provide legal consultation
  • Recruit, train and supervise volunteer attorneys
  • Collaborate with partner organizations for training and outreach presentations
  • Plan, implement and document outreach and training programs

Requirements

  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois
  • Excellent client interviewing skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to explain complex legal situations compassionately and effectively to people in crisis
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally, to a wide variety of audiences
  • Ability to prioritize work
  • Skilled in project management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
  • Ability to work well independently as well as a member of a team
  • Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail
  • Cultural Competency
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k)

Job title

Attorney

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$70,000 - $80,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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