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For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice.

Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, located in downtown Chicago at 120 S. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events.

Position:Legal Aid Chicago seeks one full-time staff attorney in our Consumer Practice Group (CPG). The attorney will represent homeowners facing the loss of their homes, debtors seeking bankruptcy protection under chapter 7 or 13, and consumers facing issues related to predatory lending, debt collection, fraud, insurance coverage, and public utilities.

Responsibilities:

Provide extended representation, including advocacy and litigation,

in the areas CPG handles in bankruptcy, state, and federal courts

Interview eligible clients on a wide range of consumer issues and

provide advice and brief services in appropriate cases

Participate in complex litigation or advocacy to address systemic

issues

Work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff, students and

volunteers to provide comprehensive legal services

Conduct community education and outreach and build relationships

with community partners in poverty fighting efforts

Participate in training to agencies, advocates, clients, or

community groups about legal services and rights impacting low income persons and other vulnerable persons

Participate in other activities related to poverty law including

publication, permissible legislative and administrative advocacy, media relations, and fundraising as needed

Maintain case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case

management system

Assist with grant reporting, as appropriate and applicable

Handle other duties as determined by the Supervisory Attorneys and

the Director

Salary and Benefits:

This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience.

The budgeted salary range for this position is \$69,433-\$77,090, which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience.

Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Bilingual Staff Attorneys are eligible for an additional stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of

employment

Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first

year of employment

19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays

Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six

months of employment

403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year

of employment

\$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance,

at no cost

Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost

Monthly internet reimbursement

Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible

employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program

Legal Aid Chicago (Formerly LAF)

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