Job Description
H1: Staff Attorney - Ottawa, IL at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. H2: Join Our Mission to Provide Legal Services to the Most Vulnerable Members of Our Communities
The Position: - Full-time Staff Attorney at 37.5 hours/week - Providing legal services to low-income individuals - Focusing on issues impacting basic human needs - Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $90,231 annually - Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and more - Extensive training and education program - Flex scheduling and partial remote work available
Responsibilities: - Provide legal services for a wide range of legal issues - Interview and assess clients' legal issues - Conduct legal research and investigations - Develop and maintain networking relationships - Conduct outreach events with client communities - Document services for grant reporting - Actively participate in internal task force - Exhibit high level of personal energy and commitment
Qualifications: - Admission to practice law in Illinois or eligible for reciprocity - Experience in trial advocacy and negotiation preferred - Strong interpersonal skills - Excellent communication, research, and computer skills - Organizational and case management proficiency - Ability to work effectively as a team member - Spanish language proficiency preferred - Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required - Preference for candidates with experience serving low-income individuals
Application Details: - Resumes accepted until positions are filled - Email letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Subject line: "Staff Attorney - Ottawa"
Equal Opportunity Employer: - Creating a diverse and inclusive working environment - Recruiting, employing, and promoting qualified applicants and employees without discrimination - No consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and more
