Staff Attorney - Long-Term Care - Legal Aid Chicago

Location:

Legal Aid Chicago, 120 South LaSalle Street, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60603, United States

For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income.

We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice. We offer a hybrid work environment and an office that is ADA accessible with access to public transportation and local expressways. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events.

Staff Attorney – Long-Term Care

• Provide full and effective legal representation to individuals
• Co-counsel with other attorneys and paralegals
• Achieve and maintain knowledge of the various areas of law, including state and federal laws regulating long term care facilities, Medicare and Medicaid laws, regulations and rules, and other issues facing elderly and disabled clients
• Represent clients in court and administrative hearings, including involuntary discharge hearings and Medicaid appeal hearings
• Conduct outreach regarding legal issues affecting residents of long-term care and the Ombudsman program
• Maintain proficiency with all equipment, computer hardware and software necessary to perform the duties of the position

• J.D. degree and membership in the Illinois Bar or expectation to be sworn in to the Illinois Bar
• Excellent research, writing, and litigation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to use technology creatively
• Familiarity with long-term care issues and/or public benefits is not required but is a plus

This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience. The budgeted salary range for this position is $69,433-$77,090, reflecting 0-10 years of paid, credited experience.

• Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days in the first year
• 19 paid holidays, including four floating holidays
• Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% after six months of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after one year
• $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost
• Access to Employee Assistance Program resources at no cost
• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Note:

Bilingual staff attorneys are eligible for an additional stipend.