What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at The Village Legal and Community Project?
The Village Legal and Community Project seeks a full-time Staff Attorney. The Staff Attorney will support all aspects of our work, including handling a case load and community outreach.
The Organization
The Village Legal and Community Project is a nonprofit organization serving the Chicagoland area. We are community based on the South Side of Chicago. Our mission is to empower the members of our communities. We are a community-based organization providing pro bono legal services and programming addressing economic development and life readiness.
Our vision is to create communities where people have access to justice, students reach high levels of achievement, and our entrepreneurs receive the tools they need to launch and grow strong businesses. This emphasis on access to legal representation, education and economic development helps to create opportunities and stability in our neighborhoods.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a caseload of individual cases in the areas of landlord/tenant, building code violations, parenting time, child support, sealing and expungement of records and other matters as needed.
- Engage in community outreach.
- Represent The Village Legal and Community Project on relevant community task forces, committees, or other government or non-profit bodies connected with our work.
- Work collaboratively with The Village Legal and Community Project supervisors and staff, to provide comprehensive legal services.
- Maintain case files and accurate time records and ensure supervised staff do as well.
- Assist in reporting and administering applicable grants.
- Other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a J.D. degree and be licensed to practice in the state of Illinois. Must have at least two years of demonstrated experience. Experience in public interest law is preferred. Applicants must have enthusiasm about working in a fast-paced practice and taking on new or challenging matters. The applicant’s personal background, experience, or professional background should reflect an ability to work effectively with clients, co-workers and the community we serve.
The Village Legal and Community Project is passionately committed to creating a diverse workplace and we proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status. Applicants who have experience with our client communities are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
PTO-12 PTO days in addition to all Federal and local holidays (Pulaski Day) and an additional week of paid time off from Christmas Eve to January 1st.
Malpractice insurance paid
ARDC registration
One Association membership paid
Lexis/Nexis and IICLE online legal research
Cell phone and internet reimbursement
Paper and ink reimbursement