Staff Attorney - Will County
About The Position
The Westside Justice Center (WJC) is seeking an Attorney to join its growing legal services team in Will County. WJC is a community-centered Legal Aid clinic founded in 2015, dedicated to eradicating barriers to justice and uplifting community leadership. As an Attorney, you will provide comprehensive representation, counsel, and referrals to eligible clients across various practice areas. You will collaborate with the team on impactful litigation, advocacy, and community outreach initiatives aimed at mitigating the consequences of incarceration on criminalized communities. This includes facilitating legal literacy to reduce recidivism, providing legal and quasi-legal assistance, and establishing community trust through participatory deliberations and restorative justice practices.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois
- Excellent client interviewing skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills
- Proven ability to explain complex legal situations compassionately and effectively to people in crisis
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally, to a wide variety of audiences
- Ability to prioritize work
- Skilled in project management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
- Ability to work well independently as well as a member of a team
- Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail
- Cultural Competency
- A deep commitment to WJC’s mission of advancing justice and equity for underserved communities.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Provide legal representation, legal counsel, and referrals to eligible clients in a wide range of practice areas
- Coordinate on-site legal clinics and intakes
- Engage in impact litigation, administrative, and legislative advocacy
- Assist in supervision and support of paralegals, interns, and volunteer attorneys
- Prepare periodic reports for internal and external purposes
- Provide legal consultation
- Recruit, train and supervise volunteer attorneys
- Collaborate with partner organizations for training and outreach presentations
- Plan, implement and document outreach and training programs
Benefits
- Community Impact
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
