Manager of Legal Services

CJE SeniorLife•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

CJE SeniorLife is a leading provider of services for older adults, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. Guided by our mission to support older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Requirements

A JD from an ABA accredited law school.
At least five years of relevant legal practice experience, preferably serving older adults, or in legal services, estate and advance planning, or a related civil practice.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or providing substantive legal guidance to attorneys or other professional staff.
Experience managing a legal services program, practice area, clinic, or significant caseload and workflow.
Experience working with older adults, low-income clients, or other vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for Goldberg Legal Services, ensuring appropriate client coverage, consistent legal practice, and timely resolution of operational and staffing issues.
Manages day-to-day operations of Goldberg Legal Services, including case assignment, caseloads, coverage, priorities, and workflow.
Provides legal supervision and case consultation to staff attorneys and other staff, including review of complex matters and documents when needed.
Supervises and mentors staff attorneys, volunteers, and interns.
Coordinates with Clinical Intake, Benefits Services, Care Management, Holocaust Community Services, and other CJE programs when clients have overlapping needs.
Maintains relationships with outside legal service partners and referral resources for matters Goldberg Legal Services does not handle.
Supports the Director of Legal and Financial Client Services with program planning, reporting, grant and funder information, budgeting, and service development.
Gives direct legal assistance to clients, primarily in advance care planning, including powers of attorney, wills, and transfer on death instruments.
Drafts and reviews client legal documents, including powers of attorney, wills, living wills, transfer on death instruments, and related advance planning documents.
Stays informed and understands legal regulations, rules, and laws.
Participates in outreach, presentations, and community education to increase awareness of and access to Goldberg Legal Services.
Participates in CJE agency committees as needed.