Are you passionate about justice and holistic legal advocacy?
Join Land of Lincoln Legal Aid!
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to assist domestic violence survivors with orders of
protection and family law cases, at its Western Regional Office in Alton, IL.
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free
civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois.
We are committed to seeking justice for
those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and to make
positive changes in the communities we serve.
Our attorneys provide holistic legal advocacy in partnership with
community organizations, social service agencies, and faith-based groups.
The staff attorney in this position will provide zealous representation for domestic violence survivors who seek
orders of protection, divorce, or custody/parental responsibility orders.
The position is dedicated to promoting
justice and safety for individuals and families affected by abusive situations.
The attorney will work with other
attorneys, the courts, domestic violence service agencies, and other community partners to promote community
safety, perform outreach and education, and develop impact advocacy strategies.
Responsibilities include:
• All elements of litigation including client interviewing, investigation, discovery, pleadings, briefs, and
representation at hearings at trial level and appellate levels if appropriate
• Actively participate in community outreach and education
• Building relationships with community partners
• Supervise support staff, less experienced attorneys, and volunteers
• Compliance with organizational rules, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or has requisite credentials for reciprocity;
• Minimum 5 years legal experience; previous legal aid or family law experience a plus
• Strong commitment to social and racial justice
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work with people of diverse social, economic, and
racial/ethnic backgrounds
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills
• Ability to supervise law students, support staff, inexperienced volunteers and/or projects
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Computer proficiency required
Special Working Conditions and Demands:
• Applicants must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and car insurance
Compensation:
$85,000/year and up; competitive pay depending on experience.
Generous relocation assistance available.
Excellent leave, insurance and retirement benefits; including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, bar dues,
MCLE requirements and other ancillary programs.
Land of Lincoln is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible
employer for the public service loan forgiveness program.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Managing Attorney Chelsea Hubbard at
chubbard@lincolnlegal.
org
Land of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of
color, persons with disabilities, women, LBGTQIA+, and gender non-conforming applicants.
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