Staff Attorney

Indiana Legal Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 57,425 - 75,535; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flex benefit plan

Job summary

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. is seeking a Staff Attorney in Indianapolis to provide legal assistance in housing law and civil legal aid. The role involves high-quality legal representation, advice, and community collaboration. Applicants must have a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and a license to practice in Indiana, with three years of experience preferred. The starting salary is $57,425, with total compensation up to $75,535, plus excellent benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
• At least three (3) years of attorney experience preferred.
• Experience in small claims court preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal representation in court proceedings.
• Provide high quality legal advice, limited service, and negotiation.
• Review applications for legal assistance to assess legal issues and needs.
• Staff regular outreach clinics.
• Collaborate with community partners and other agencies.
• Comply with all LSC and grant requirements and all ILS policies and procedures.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Ability to travel

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school

License to practice law in Indiana

Job description

Agency Description

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit law firm that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 60 other funding sources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ILS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

Location

This position is located in the Indianapolis office of Indiana Legal Services.

Job Summary

The staff attorney will provide legal assistance in a variety of legal matters; primarily the attorney will handle housing law and civil legal aid regarding those matters and perform other duties as assigned. The attorney will work under the supervision of the Indianapolis Managing Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal representation in court proceedings.
• Provide high quality legal advice, limited service, and negotiation.
• Review applications for legal assistance to assess legal issues and needs.
• Staff regular outreach clinics.
• Collaborate with community partners and other agencies.
• Comply with all LSC and grant requirements and all ILS policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.
• At least three (3) years of attorney experience is preferred.
• Experience in small claims court is preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation

The starting salary for the position is $57,425 with a range up to a maximum of $75,535 depending on experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a flex benefit plan.

To Apply

Visit https://www.indianalegalservices.org/careers/ to apply online. Applicants should submit a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, and a list of professional references with contact information.