Paralegal - Medical-Legal Partnerships

Legal Aid Chicago (Formerly LAF) • Chicago, IL • 2h 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 at 200 N. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position requires travel to hospitals and may include travel for court or educational or outreach events.

Position:Legal Aid Chicago seeks a full-time Paralegal to join our Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLP) Group, which brings together legal, medical, and public health professionals to address the social determinants of health and interrupt cycles of inequity for vulnerable populations. This position reports to a Supervisory Attorney.

Legal Aid Chicagos Medical-Legal Partnerships work directly with hospitals and health care providers to address social determinants having the greatest negative consequences for client-patients health and well-being. We have two active partnerships:

Health Forward/Salud Adelante with the Cook County Health and

Hospitals System to integrate legal, medical, and public health services in Chicagos most health-challenged neighborhoods

Recovery Legal Care with the University of Chicago Hospital to serve

victims of violent crime

The MLP group handles a broad range of legal issues, with primary emphasis on public benefits and related stability concerns, including:

Public benefits advocacy involving SNAP, TANF, AABD Cash, Medicaid,

and other Illinois Department of Human Services programs

SSI and disability benefits advocacy with the Social Security

Administration, including appeals

Crime Victims Compensation matters

Collaboration with other Legal Aid Chicago practice groups to

address related housing, employment, personal safety, immigration, criminal records, consumer/financial, and other legal issues as appropriate

Responsibilities:

Interview and screen referred applicants by phone or on-site in

healthcare settings on a wide range of legal issues, assessing eligibility and legal needs, and connecting clients to appropriate services or referrals

Under attorney supervision, maintain an individual caseload

Attend weekly team meetings, and other meetings as scheduled

Participate in training to build and maintain knowledge in relevant

areas of law, with a focus on public benefits

Develop an understanding of health harming legal needs affecting our

patient/client populations and the organizations that can help meet the needs we do not directly handle

Work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff to provide

comprehensive legal services

Collaborate and communicate with medical partners to support the MLP

service model

Maintain accurate case files and timekeeping in electronic case

management system

Uphold the same ethical standards of conduct required of attorneys

Provide litigation support for attorneys and assist with

administrative tasks as needed

Track data and contribute to grant reporting and program

administration

Engage in community outreach, legal education, and training for

healthcare partners and community members

Maintain proficiency with required technology, including computer

systems and case management tools

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory attorneys and

leadership

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 \$46,675-\$51,428, which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience.

Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Bilingual Paralegals 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

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