Center for Disability & Elder Law

Attorney

• Support Cook County Early Resolution Program Team
• Conduct intakes and advise clients on consumer debt and housing matters
• Manage a time-sensitive caseload
• Represent clients in civil court on consumer debt and housing matters
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and opposing parties
• Supervise interns and volunteers
• Remain current on consumer debt and housing laws, rules, and ordinances
• Other duties as assigned

ERP Staff Attorney

• 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

ERP Staff Attorney

Supervising Attorney