Staff Attorney

Center for Disability & Elder Law • Chicago, IL

17h • $64,000 - $76,000

About The Position

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to low-income older adults and persons with disabilities. CDEL’s clients, individuals often marginalized by age, disability and income, may have difficulty accessing the legal system. CDEL strives to provide access to the legal system to assist our clients in asserting their legal rights and live better lives.
CDEL seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to support various program areas. This role will assist in managing volunteers including interns and provide direct legal representation for clients on a variety of legal matters in CDEL’s practice areas. Successful candidates must be able to travel to workshop and clinic locations located throughout Cook County.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois or able to become licensed in Illinois
• Two years of experience as a practicing attorney preferred - candidates with demonstrated experience who do not meet this qualification may be considered
• Demonstrated commitment to CDEL’s client base, including working with older adults and persons with disabilities
• Strong ability to communicate with multiple clients and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
• Detail-oriented
• Creative and innovative approach to solving problems
• Enthusiastic about providing legal services throughout communities in and around Chicago
• Enjoys engaging with clients and other staff
• Desire to work with and mentor interns and pro bono volunteers
• Works collaboratively and communicates transparently with other staff members

Nice To Haves

• Experience with housing, adult guardianship, estate planning, and consumer law preferred
• Spanish speaking and writing skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal services to clients in the areas of housing, adult guardianship, consumer law, estate planning and public benefits
• Conduct educational outreach presentations
• Provide training and supervision to pro bono volunteers
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and supervision of interns
• Assist with organization workshops
• Manage a time-sensitive caseload along with other assigned work
• Ensure grant reporting compliance
• Supervise volunteers and interns working on clinic matters
• Monitor and interpret laws, rules and, ordinances
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• CDEL offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• CDEL also has a generous personal time off policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees