Staff Attorney (part-time, cover letter required)

CJE SeniorLife • Chicago, IL

9d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

CJE SeniorLife is seeking a Part-Time Staff Attorney to provide compassionate legal services to older adults and caregivers. This role focuses on estate planning and elder law matters, including powers of attorney, wills, and Transfer on Death Instruments (TODI), as well as financial education and other matters affecting older adults with low income.

This is a non-litigation role focused on legal counseling, document preparation, and community engagement. This role will occasionally travel locally to outposts or events in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Illinois law license
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Commitment to serving older adults and the Agency’s target populations by delivering exceptional legal counseling and support
• Commitment to the Agency’s mission of enhancing quality of life and working in a mission-driven organization
• Comfort using CRM or client management software, Microsoft Office products, and adept at learning new technologies

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in legal services, elder law, or estate planning
• Experience working in nonprofit or community-based legal programs
• Experience providing legal education or community outreach

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counseling to older adults and caregivers
• Prepare estate planning documents including powers of attorney, wills, and TODI
• Support clients with housing stability and financial security issues
• Maintain accurate case documentation and client records
• Conduct presentations and workshops on advance care planning and other topics
• Support outreach initiatives to expand access to legal services
• Work with CJE teams to connect clients to supportive services
• Participate in agency initiatives and cross-department collaboration
• Stay current with legal developments and participate in professional learning

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Time Off
• Employee Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Continuing Education Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees