Staff Attorney - Part Time

Indiana Legal Services • Indianapolis, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit law firm providing free legal services in civil cases through 8 branch offices. This part-time position is within the Consumer Advocacy Project (CAP) in the Indianapolis office. The CAP partners with Center for Working Families community centers to address legal barriers for individuals seeking financial coaching, aiming to improve their financial stability and upward mobility. The CAP staff attorney will offer legal assistance in various matters, primarily focusing on housing law and related civil legal aid, and will perform other assigned duties. This role involves working with the CAP Project Director and reporting to the Indianapolis Managing Attorney.

Requirements

• Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
• A license to practice law in Indiana and a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least three (3) years of attorney experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal representation in limited and extended service cases in a variety of legal areas, with a focus on consumer protection & debt defense, bankruptcy, driver’s license reinstatement, expungement.
• Provide high-quality legal advice when a higher level of service is not warranted.
• Conduct on-site applications for legal assistance and review to assess legal issues and needs.
• Maintain a regular onsite presence along with the Project Director.
• Assist the Project Director in providing regular educational events and legal clinics and with reporting requirements of the CAP funders.
• Collaborate with community partners and other agencies & provide CAP partners technical assistance.
• Comply with all LSC and grant requirements and all ILS policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree