Intake Attorney - Housing
About The Position
Legal Aid Chicago seeks one full-time Intake Attorney for our Housing Practice Group (HPG). These positions primarily involve interviewing tenants in eviction court, issue-spotting, and providing legal advice and brief services. The intake attorney screens applicants for eligibility, assesses their legal issues, and provides other support. The Housing Practice Group (HPG) seeks to ensure that tenants live in decent, safe, and sanitary housing, free from discrimination, 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.
Requirements
- J.D. degree and be licensed to practice law in Illinois or be licensed in another state and able to waive into the Illinois bar
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Highly developed organizational skills
- Great client counseling skills and genuinely enjoy interacting with clients
- Collegial and demonstrate a commitment to and experience with our client communities and/or people living in poverty
- Personal background, experience, or professional background should reflect an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers, and the communities we serve
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Individuals with relevant experience, particularly those who have direct experience with communities we serve or perspectives that help us understand and serve our clients better.
Responsibilities
- Conduct court-based intakes for clients facing eviction
- Interview clients remotely to gather facts and analyze their eviction cases
- Collect and review documents and provide legal advice, counseling, and brief services for clients such as drafting letters, contacting third parties to negotiate potential settlements
- Review electronic case files
- Provide legal consultation to tenants
- Summarize and present cases at staff meetings
- Track data related to grant administration and assist with related reporting
- Maintain case files and timekeeping in electronic case management system
- Participate in trainings to agencies, advocates, clients, or community groups about legal services and rights impacting low-income and other vulnerable people
- Handle other duties as determined by the Supervisory Attorneys and leadership team
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
