Center for Disability & Elder Law

Staff Attorney

Center for Disability & Elder Law

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $64,000 - $76,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
licensed attorneyhousing lawadult guardianship lawconsumer lawestate planning lawgrant reporting compliancecase management
Soft skills
communicationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedproblem-solvingmentoringcollaborationenthusiasm for community service
Certifications
licensed to practice law in Illinois