Staff Attorney - Consumer
About The Position
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 ie. 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 120 S. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events. Position: Legal Aid Chicago seeks one full-time staff attorney in our Consumer Practice Group (CPG). The attorney will represent homeowners facing the loss of their homes, debtors seeking bankruptcy protection under chapter 7 or 13, and consumers facing issues related to predatory lending, debt collection, fraud, insurance coverage, and public utilities.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a J.D. degree with an Illinois law license, or have passed the July 2025 bar exam, or be licensed in another state and able to waive into the Illinois bar.
- The successful applicant will be collegial and wellanized, and demonstrate amitment to and experience with our clientmunities and/or people living in poverty and applicants are encouraged to that experience in their cover letter.
- Applicants must have excellentmunication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
Nice To Haves
- Bankruptcy litigation experience is preferred.
- Spanish fluency is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide extended representation, including advocacy and litigation, in the areas CPG handles in bankruptcy, state, and federal courts
- Interview eligible clients on a wide range of consumer issues and provide advice and brief services in appropriate cases
- Participate inplex litigation or advocacy to address systemic issues
- Work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff, students and volunteers to provideprehensive legal services
- Conductmunity education and outreach and build relationships withmunity partners in poverty fighting efforts
- Participate in training to agencies, advocates, clients, ormunity groups about legal services and rights impacting low ie persons 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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 iveness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
