Staff Attorney

Indiana Legal Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flex benefit plan

Job summary

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal assistance, primarily in housing law and civil legal aid, under the supervision of the Indianapolis Managing Attorney.

The ideal candidate will hold a license to practice law in Indiana, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and at least three years of attorney experience, with strong written and oral communication skills and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Indiana
• JD from ABA-accredited law school
• At least three years of attorney experience preferred
• Experience in small claims court preferred
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Indianapolis

Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

Job Announcement

Staff Attorney

Indianapolis

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/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER:

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.