Staff Attorney - Public Benefits (Veterans Rights Project)

Legal Aid Chicago (Formerly LAF) • Chicago, IL • 1h 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.

Position: Legal Aid Chicago seeks a full-time Staff Attorney in Public Benefits Practice Group to work within the Veterans Rights Project.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a caseload of individual cases representing clients before

the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, Illinois Department of Human Services and in state and federal courts

Act as a subject matter expert within PBPG concerning Veterans

Benefits and civil legal issues affecting veterans

Interview eligible clients on issues handled within the practice

group and provide advice and brief service in appropriate cases

Participate in weekly team meetings to present new cases and reach

team consensus on representation

Participate in regular clinics at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

and other community-based locations

Work with other practice group staff in interdisciplinary work

Maintain knowledge in other areas of law handled by Legal Aid

Chicago to ensure that clients legal needs are identified and met in those areas

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

Help organize and operate our intake system and veterans clinic and

work with pro bono attorneys

Collaborate on projects that could involve outreach to community

groups, developing new strategies for serving our clients, or address systemic issues through litigation, negotiation or advocacy

Participate in community outreach and support legal training and

community education for clients and community partners that serve veterans

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 \$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

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