Attorney
Westside Justice Center
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per year
About the role
- 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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal representationlegal counselimpact litigationadministrative advocacylegislative advocacyclient interviewingproject managementoutreach program planningtraining program implementationsupervision of paralegals
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillspresentation skillscommunication skillsability to explain complex legal situationsprioritizationindependenceteamworkorganizational skillsattention to detailcultural competency
Certifications
licensed to practice law in Illinois