Job Description
H1: Supervising Attorney Position Available at Life Span in Des Plaines, IL H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Survivors of Violence and Their Children
Life Span, a nationally recognized leader in providing services to survivors of violence and their children, is seeking a Supervising Attorney to join our team. This is a hybrid-remote position based at our Des Plaines, IL office, with the opportunity for two part-time applicants to fill the role. As a financially secure organization with over 40 years of consistent funding, Life Span offers a competitive full-time starting salary of $93,000, dependent on experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including generous PTO and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a 403b plan.
Responsibilities:
- Provide civil representation in orders of protection, family law, and civil no contact orders for clients with domestic violence and/or sexual assault issues - Supervise, train, and evaluate staff attorneys and a paralegal - Work with counseling, advocacy, and immigration staff to provide a coordinated response to clients' needs - Participate in systemic advocacy and policy reform efforts
Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois - Minimum of five years of experience in domestic relations law - Three years of trial experience - Expertise in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act and the IMDMA - Demonstrated interest in public interest/poverty law - Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish, are a plus
Location and Hours:
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position based in Des Plaines, IL. Our office is conveniently located near public transportation and offers free parking. After onboarding and training, this position becomes hybrid-remote, with the option to work up to 16 hours per week remotely.
Compensation:
We value our staff as our most important resource and offer a competitive starting salary of $93,000 for this position, with the potential for an additional $2,000 per year for bilingual staff. We also offer a range of benefits, including generous PTO and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a 403b plan.
Loan Forgiveness Benefit:
Life Span is a qualifying employer for the federal PSLF program.
To Apply:
If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and cover letter to the hiring manager at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Please note that we do not accept phone calls regarding this position.
Life Span is committed to diversity and creating an anti-oppression framework within our organization. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, and we value lived experiences and strengths in our staff.
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Join our team at Life Span and make a difference in the lives of survivors of violence and their children. Apply today!
