Staff Attorney - Housing

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 residency in the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois or Northwest Indiana. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events.

The Housing Practice Group (HPG) seeks to ensure that tenants live in decent, safe, and sanitary housing, free from discrimination and affirmatively furthers fair housing through litigation, negotiation, and advocacy in various venues. HPG defends tenants mostly subsidized housing residents -- against unwarranted evictions and represents individuals and families who are facing the termination of their housing subsidies. HPG serves a partner in the Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD) Early Resolution Program (ERP) providing limited assistance to tenants in Cook County to advise them of their rights, provide referrals, and assist them in reaching agreements with their landlord. HPG is also a partner in City of Chicago Right to Counsel Pilot.

Position: Legal Aid Chicago seekstwofull-time Staff Attorneys in our Housing Practice Group. This position will work directly with clients, engage in motion practice and litigation, and further the administration of justice. The start date for this position is as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Interview eligible clients on a wide range of housing issues and

provide advice and brief services where appropriate

Provide representation to clients facing eviction, with an emphasis

on negotiation and representation

Investigate and pursue affirmative litigation where appropriate

Participate in weekly team meetings to present new cases and reach

team consensus on representation

Manage an individual caseload and provide effective legal

representation to individuals and/or groups

Maintain and grow knowledge in a specialized area of law, and

competence in related areas of law

Track data related to grant administration and assist with related

reporting

Maintain case files and timekeeping in electronic case management

system

Work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff, students and

volunteers to provide comprehensive legal services

Participate in training agencies, advocates, clients, or community

groups about legal services and rights impacting low-income 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 and

Handle other duties as determined by the Supervisory Attorneys and

leadership team.

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 \$70,822-\$77,872, 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

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