Paralegal - Housing

Legal Aid Chicago (Formerly LAF) • Chicago, IL • 5h 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. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events.

Position: Legal Aid Chicago is hiring a full-time paralegal in the Housing Practice Group to primarily support its work in the Early Resolution Program. Paralegals work alongside attorneys and directly with clients on legal issues. This position will work directly with clients, involve court-based intake, and otherwise further the administration of justice. The start date for this position is as soon as possible.

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 is 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 the City of Chicago Right to Counsel Program.

Responsibilities:

Ensure smooth operations of the early resolution program client

registration

Conduct intake and comprehensive legal screening for new clients

Assist with providing brief services to clients including obtaining

documents, sending client correspondence, assisting with court filings and communicating on their behalf

Engage and provide administrative support to staff

Track data related to grant and assist on related reporting

Attend training and maintain up-to-date knowledge on relevant issues

Make appropriate referrals inside Legal Aid Chicago and to external

partners

Maintain case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case

management system

Other duties as determined by the Supervising Attorneys and

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 \$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

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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