Strategic Litigation Director

Legal Aid Chicago (Formerly LAF) • Chicago, IL • 3h ago

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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, 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 is looking for a full-time Strategic Litigation Director to increase our capacity to realize positive impact for our client communities through affirmative litigation, impact litigation, and appellate advocacy. This position will report to a Managing Director.

Responsibilities: The Strategic Litigation Director will:

Support the development of organization-wide standardized practices

for litigation

Work with the practice groups to determine strategies and goals for

affirmative advocacy and opportunities for litigation

Co-counsel complex federal or state litigation and appeals and

supervise attorneys and staff who work on them

Identify and coordinate amicus brief opportunities for Legal Aid

Chicago, particularly those that offer opportunities to use Legal Aid Chicagos experience and expertise in poverty law matters to improve outcomes for Legal Aid Chicagos clients and their communities

Assist the Director of Litigation and Training to determine the

resources and training needed to equip each team to effectively litigate in state and federal court and within administrative processes

In coordination with the Director of Pro Bono & Community

Partnerships, identify pro bono partnerships that can further develop the skills and affirmative litigation abilities of Legal Aid Chicago attorneys and community partnerships that can improve our understanding of issues and outcomes for clients

Assist the Chief Advancement Officer to identify foundations and

other sources of funding for Legal Aid Chicagos work and otherwise participate in the promotion of Legal Aid Chicagos brand and fundraising efforts

Serve as an ambassador to elevate Legal Aid Chicagos work and the

interests of its clients with key audiences, both locally and nationally

Collaborate with other organizations and entities to identify

potential joint representation opportunities that advance Legal Aid Chicagos core work and its clients priorities

Other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

The budgeted salary range for this position is \$125,000- \$140,000.

Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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

employment

Time Off: 21 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first

year of employment

19 paid holidays, including four floating holidays

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

months of employment

401(a) retirement plan with an employer contribution after 3 months

of employment

\$100,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance,

at no cost

Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost

Chicago Bar Association Membership, at no cost

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