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Supervising Attorney - Center for Disability and Elder Law

Organization

Center for Disability and Elder Law

205 W. Randolph St Suite 1610

Chicago, IL 60606

United States

Remote Or Telecommuting

CDEL offers a hybrid work environment.

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Job Description

Supervising Attorney

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. CDEL’s clients, individuals often marginalized by age, disability and poverty, may have difficulty accessing the legal system. CDEL strives to provide access to the legal system to assist our clients in asserting their legal rights and live better lives.

CDEL seeks a full-time Supervising Attorney to oversee its intake process and general practice area. The Supervising Attorney will lead a team of staff attorneys, paralegals, coordinators and interns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of staff attorneys, paralegals, coordinators and interns
• Ensure that all intakes are processed correctly and timely
• Advise and represent clients in civil court on matters
• Negotiate resolutions with opposing counsel and opposing parties
• Manage a time-sensitive caseload
• Ensure grant reporting compliance for certain programs
• Provide supervision to interns and volunteers
• Draft, file, and present dispositive motions in court
• Monitor and interpret laws, rules, and ordinances
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
• At least five years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Experience with consumer debt, housing matters and/or public benefits preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to CDEL’s client base, including working with older adults and people with disabilities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
• Enthusiastic about providing legal services throughout communities in and around Chicago
• Enjoys engaging with clients and other staff
• Desire to work with and mentor interns and pro bono volunteers
• Detail-oriented
• Creative and innovative approach to solving problems
• Works collaboratively and communicates transparently with other staff members
• Previous management experience preferred
  
  

Pay scale and benefits

Pay scale and benefits

Salary And Benefits

Salary range: $89,000-$99,000, depending on experience. Full-time position.

CDEL offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, access to Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.  Chicago Bar Association Membership is provided at no cost. Annual ARDC registration fees are reimbursed. CDEL also has a generous personal time off policy.

Position type

Full-time

Attachments

CDEL Supervising Attorney posting - pdf.pdf