Staff Attorney for Municipal Court Early Resolution Program - Chicago Volunteer Legal Services [...]

Illinois Legal Aid Online; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Legal Aid Online is seeking a dedicated Staff Attorney for its Municipal Court Early Resolution Program in Chicago. The attorney will counsel landlords and creditors while handling negotiations and mediations in a supportive environment. You'll be part of an inclusive team providing vital legal assistance to low-income clients and participating in community outreach efforts.

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid vacation and sick days

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a current, active Illinois law license.
• Experience in general civil litigation preferred.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal consultation to landlords and creditors.
• Conduct community presentations on legal rights.
• Assist clients in preparing court documents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Illinois law license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LegalServer

Job description

Staff Attorney for Municipal Court Early Resolution Program - Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS)

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Staff Attorney for Municipal Court Early Resolution Program

Location

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS)

33 N. Dearborn St.

Suite 400

Chicago, IL 60602

United States

Website

Job Description

The staff attorney will work in CVLS’ Municipal Court Early Resolution Program, Cook County’s Eviction Diversion and Consumer Debt program. The attorney works with residential landlords and individual creditors who have filed or intend to file a case or who want to consult with an attorney about a case. The attorney will attend several court calls per week online, counsel and advise eligible landlords or creditors assigned by the court and consult, advise and possibly represent them in mediations or direct negotiations when necessary. They will also assist clients in preparing documents and navigating the court process.

Additionally, the attorney will conduct outreach and community presentations on landlord tenant and creditor rights law, keep meticulous records and report activities and case and client information as required. The attorney may also be responsible for supervising and supporting volunteer attorneys in the program, additional outreach, programming and related activities.

Qualifications

• A current, active Illinois law license or eligibility for an IL license within three months.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and LegalServer, a plus
• Experience working remotely and independently
• The ability to learn skills and concepts quickly and accurately
• Clerking or internship experience in general civil litigation, a plus
• A commitment to working with low-income clients and with volunteer attorneys of varying skill levels and temperaments.
  
  

We are looking for people who have a sense of humor; are friendly, patient and tolerant; can work independently and in a team and pay attention to detail while also seeing the big picture.

Pay scale and benefits

Pay scale and benefits

What Else You Want to Know: Salary $65,000 to $70,000 depending on experience. Insurance: CVLS pays 100% of the employee’s premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance. We pay 80% for spouse and dependents. Employees get 18 paid vacation and sick days, along with paid holidays, including several that are not standard days off for businesses and law firms, including Election Day, Casimir Pulaski Day, Presidents Day and Lincoln’s Birthday.

We offer a collegial, casual, flexible, inclusive and friendly work environment. Staff members are mostly remote, with a few days a month in the office on a flexible schedule, though the office is available every day to anyone who prefers to come in. Some time in office is required for special events, required court appearances, and other dates as needed. CVLS provides fully employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance, for employees and partially paid coverage for dependents and spouses, plus generous paid vacation time, sick days, and all federal and state holidays.

Office Location, Hours & Accessibility: CVLS is located at 33 N. Dearborn, Suite 400, Chicago IL. We are in the heart of downtown Chicago, directly across the street from the County’s courthouse for civil cases. Our office is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and until 4:00 pm on Fridays. We are closed on all court holidays. Our office building is ADA accessible, as are our offices. We accommodate people in wheelchairs and with other disabilities. We also accommodate staff scheduling issues whenever possible. CVLS believes that flexibility is key to happy staff and important to helping our volunteers and our clients.

CVLS is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, qualified disability, or sexual orientation or any other protected class.CVLSis an Equal Opportunity employer.

Position type

Full-time

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