Supervising Attorney – Joliet, IL

Prairie State Legal Services; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 82,500 - 106,344; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off starting at 3 weeks

Paid sick leave

6 weeks of paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

A non-profit legal service organization based in Joliet, Illinois, is seeking a Supervising Attorney to assist the Managing Attorney with supervision and support of staff, ensuring deliverance of exceptional legal services to clients. The position requires significant trial court and litigation experience, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The salary range is competitive, starting at $82,500, with comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum of five years of trial court experience required.
• Strong commitment to serving disadvantaged populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of legal work and ongoing feedback.
• Review written work of case handlers.
• Ensure timely and effective case planning.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent oral/written communication

Research skills

Computer competency

Organizational skills

Case management skills

Ability to work effectively as a team member and leader

Education

Admitted to the practice of law in Illinois

Five years of trial court experience

Preferred litigation experience

Member in good standing of a state bar for at least two years

Job description

PSLS is currently seeking a Supervising Attorney position in our Joliet office. The Supervising Attorney assists the Managing Attorney with supervising and enabling the staff at the local offices to provide exceptional legal services to clients. The Supervising Attorney is responsible for providing management, case support, and legal knowledge to a select group of staff attorneys while managing their own casework. The work of the Supervising Attorney allows the organization to achieve its mission of providing equal access to justice and legal support to underserved communities on a local level.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of legal work and provide ongoing feedback as necessary
• Review written work of case handlers
• Ensure that case handlers are engaging in timely, effective, and meaningful case planning
• Assist in leading case assignment meetings and making case acceptance decisions
• Conduct formal case reviews to ensure all cases are progressing appropriately
• Assist the Managing Attorney in monitoring staff caseloads
• Assist the Managing Attorney in ensuring LSC and other grant compliance
• Assist the Managing Attorney in ensuring compliance with PSLS policies
• Assist the Managing Attorney with completing annual and ongoing performance evaluation
• Carry a caseload of approximately 75% of the applicable range based on experience identified in the Staff Attorney Performance Standards

Salary and Benefits

The Supervising Attorney position is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a competitive salary compared to similar organizations. The salary range for this position typically starts at $82,500 and increases with relevant experience, up to $106,344 annually. The starting salary for the successful candidate will be determined based on prior relevant experience. PSLS is committed to providing an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees that includes:

• Health insurance, including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan, including employer contributions
• Training and education programs
• PTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
• Paid sick leave
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
• 12 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois
• Five years of trial court experience
• Litigation experience preferred
• A member in good standing of any state bar for at least two years
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral/written communication, research skills, and computer competency
• Organizational and case management skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and leader
• The ideal candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to serving disadvantaged populations, and we will give preference to candidates who have knowledge of poverty law and experience providing services to low-income individuals.

Application Details

Please provide a letter explaining your interest and experience, resume, three professional references, and a short writing sample (no more than 10 pages).

PSLS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a welcoming environment. We recruit, employ, pay, and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or other characteristics protected by law.