Supervising Attorney - Joliet, IL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Training and education programs

3 weeks PTO, increasing with years worked

Paid sick leave

6 weeks paid parental leave after one year

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Prairie State Legal Services Inc. is seeking a full-time Supervising Attorney for their Joliet office. This role involves supervising staff, managing casework, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies to provide legal services to underserved communities.

The ideal candidate will have substantial legal experience with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Salary ranges between $82,500 and $106,344 based on experience, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication is required.
• Organizational and case management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of poverty law and experience with low-income individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day legal work and provide feedback.
• Review written work of case handlers.
• Lead case assignment meetings.
• Conduct formal case reviews for case progression.
• Monitor staff caseloads with the Managing Attorney.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral/written communication

Research skills

Organizational skills

Case management skills

Education

Admitted to practice law in Illinois

Five years of trial court experience

Litigation experience preferred

Member of any state bar for at least two years

Job description

Every day, people across Illinois are denied the basic rights to which they are entitled under the law simply because they can’t afford a lawyer. It’s Prairie State Legal Services mission to change that.

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
• 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.

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