Manager of Legal Services

CJE SeniorLife; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

CJE SeniorLife is seeking a seasoned attorney to lead its Goldberg Legal Services program in Illinois. The role focuses on advance care planning—powers of attorney, wills, and transfer on death instruments—and overall program management with collaboration across care, intake, and community services.

You will supervise attorneys and staff, provide legal guidance, and engage in outreach and education while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least five years of relevant legal practice experience, ideally in elder law, estate planning, or civil practice.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the ARDC.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for Goldberg Legal Services, ensuring client coverage, consistent legal practice, and timely resolution of operational and staffing issues.
• Manages day-to-day operations of Goldberg Legal Services, including case assignment, caseloads, coverage, priorities, and workflow.
• Provides legal supervision and case consultation to staff attorneys and other staff, including review of complex matters and documents when needed.
• Supervises and mentors staff attorneys, volunteers, and interns.
• Coordinates with Clinical Intake, Benefits Services, Care Management, Holocaust Community Services, and other CJE programs when clients have overlapping needs.
• Gives direct legal assistance to clients, primarily in advance care planning, including powers of attorney, wills, and transfer on death instruments.

Skills

Legal experience

Estate planning

Civil practice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Illinois bar license (ARDC)

Job description

At a Glance

• Compensation $100k.
• Employment status Full-time, salaried, non-exempt.
• Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
• Location Delighter.
• Work arrangement Hybrid: at least three to four days on site.
• Travel Occasional local travel to CJE locations and presentations. No out of state travel.
• Union status Not eligible.
• Application requirement Resume and cover letter.

About CJE SeniorLife

CJE SeniorLife is a leading provider of services for older adults, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. Guided by our mission to support older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Program Management and Supervision
  • Provides leadership for Goldberg Legal Services, ensuring appropriate client coverage, consistent legal practice, and timely resolution of operational and staffing issues.
  • Manages day-to-day operations of Goldberg Legal Services, including case assignment, caseloads, coverage, priorities, and workflow.
  • Provides legal supervision and case consultation to staff attorneys and other staff, including review of complex matters and documents when needed.
  • Supervises and mentors staff attorneys, volunteers, and interns.
  • Coordinates with Clinical Intake, Benefits Services, Care Management, Holocaust Community Services, and other CJE programs when clients have overlapping needs.
  • Maintains relationships with outside legal service partners and referral resources for matters Goldberg Legal Services does not handle.
  • Supports the Director of Legal and Financial Client Services with program planning, reporting, grant and funder information, budgeting, and service development.
• Direct Legal Services
  • Gives direct legal assistance to clients, primarily in advance care planning, including powers of attorney, wills, and transfer on death instruments.
  • Drafts and reviews client legal documents, including powers of attorney, wills, living wills, transfer on death instruments, and related advance planning documents.
  • Stays informed and understands legal regulations, rules, and laws.
  • Participates in outreach, presentations, and community education to increase awareness of and access to Goldberg Legal Services.
  • Participates in CJE agency committees as needed.

What You'll Bring

Required qualifications

• A JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• At least five years of relevant legal practice experience, preferably serving older adults, or in legal services, estate and advance planning, or a related civil practice.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or providing substantive legal guidance to attorneys or other professional staff.
• Experience managing a legal services program, practice area, clinic, or significant caseload and workflow.
• Experience working with older adults, low-income clients, or other vulnerable populations.

Why This Role Matters

This role helps ensure that older adults and those who care for them can access trusted legal guidance on issues that affect their independence, security, and future planning. By maintaining high-quality legal services, mentoring legal staff, and coordinating with internal and community partners, you help expand access to critical resources while strengthening the consistency, effectiveness, and reach of the legal services program.

Benefits for Eligible Full-Time Employees

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-provided life insurance, with optional spouse and dependent coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Employee purchase and health club discounts
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible nursing positions

Work Arrangement

This role is a hybrid role with in-person work and remote work options. Presence on site is expected at least three to four days a week. Hybrid work, if offered, is offered to provide flexibility to staff, but remote work is a privilege subject to agency policy, operational needs, and satisfactory job performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CJE SeniorLife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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