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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see:over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legalassistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Eachyear our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legalproblems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfairevictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that allindividuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation,regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not animpediment to justice.Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, locatedin downtown Chicago at 120 S. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and hasconvenient access to public transportation and local expressways. Thisposition may require travel to court or other outreach events.The Children & Families Practice Group advocates for students whoseright to an education is threatened, represents survivors of domesticviolence and sexual assault in protective order and domestic relationscases against their abusers, and defends parents against unwarrantedintrusions by the State into their right to parent.Position: Legal Aid Chicago has an opening for two (2) full-timestaff attorneys in the Children & Families Practice Group with animmediate start date. These positions will report to a SupervisoryAttorney or Director.Responsibilities include:- Maintain an individual caseload of family law and family defense cases including:- Protective order proceedings in the Domestic Violence Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County;- Divorce and Allocation of Parental Responsibilities proceedings in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County;- DCFS investigations and related legal services to prevent an indicated finding and/or the filing of a petition in juvenile court;- DCFS administrative hearings seeking to expunge wrongful indicated findings of abuse/neglect;- Service appeals in which our client has a legal right to appeal a placement or service decision with DCFS; and,- Cases in the Child Protection Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County involving systemic issues of particular concern to Legal Aid Chicago's client population including poverty-based allegations of neglect, domestic violence, the State's provision of reasonable efforts to assist in reunification, and the fundamental right to due process- Maintain accurate case files and timekeeping in electronic case management system- Develop and maintain knowledge in a specialized area of law and competence in related areas of law- Work collaboratively with other Legal Aid Chicago staff and volunteers to provide comprehensive legal services- Interview eligible clients and provide advice and brief services when appropriate- Present new cases at weekly case acceptance meetings- Provide trainings to service providers and community groups about legal rights impacting low-income people- Collaborate on projects that could involve outreach to community groups, developing new strategies for serving our clients, or address systemic issues through litigation, negotiation, or advocacy- Attend trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge on relevant issues- Participate in other activities related to poverty law including publication, permissible legislative and administrative advocacy, media relations, and fundraising as needed- Assist with grant reporting, as appropriate and applicable- Other duties as determined by the Supervisory Attorneys and DirectorsSalary and Benefits:This position is part of the National Organization of Legal ServicesWorkers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreem nt setsemployment 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, whichreflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience.Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:- Bilingual Staff Attorneys are eligible for an additional stipend- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment- Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment- 19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays- Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment- $50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost- Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost- Monthly internet reimbursement- Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program