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Staff Attorney - Civil Rights - Equip For Equality
Illinois Legal Aid Online, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Staff Attorney - Civil Rights
Location
Equip For Equality
20 N Michigan Ave Ste 300
Equip For Equality
Chicago, IL 60602
United States
Remote Ok
Website
Job Description
For 40 years, Equip for Equality has been advancing the human and civil rights of people with disabilities across Illinois. Among our many accomplishments, Equip for Equality has made Chicago public transportation more accessible, helped tens of thousands of people with disabilities move from institutions into the community, increased inclusive education and educational outcomes for students with disabilities, and enhanced safety and quality of care in a variety of settings.
We have offices throughout Illinois. We strive to be a mission-driven, inclusive, and diverse workplace. Our staff includes more than 40 attorneys, social workers, and staff committed to creating a more equitable society. We are hiring a Staff Attorney in our Civil Rights Team who will focus primarily on Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and services from Centers for Independent Living (CILs).
The position is funded primarily by the Client Assistance Program (CAP), a federal grant, and may also be funded by other federal or state grants for people with traumatic brain injuries, assistive technology needs, or services from the Social Security Administration, or Access to Justice, among others.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
A law degree from an accredited law school. A license to practice law in Illinois, or passage of the Illinois Bar Examination within one year of employment Minimum of 1 year of civil legal experience Strong written and oral communication skills Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and disability rights Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income and diverse client populations
Preferred Experience
Personal and/or professional experience with people with disabilities Fluency in Spanish or another language used by our clients Understanding of the VR and the ADA
Pay scale and benefits
Pay scale and benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range:$ $67,164 - $85,390 annually (commensurate with experience) Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and generous paid leave.
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Staff Attorney - Civil Rights
Location
Equip For Equality
20 N Michigan Ave Ste 300
Equip For Equality
Chicago, IL 60602
United States
Remote Ok
Website
Job Description
For 40 years, Equip for Equality has been advancing the human and civil rights of people with disabilities across Illinois. Among our many accomplishments, Equip for Equality has made Chicago public transportation more accessible, helped tens of thousands of people with disabilities move from institutions into the community, increased inclusive education and educational outcomes for students with disabilities, and enhanced safety and quality of care in a variety of settings.
We have offices throughout Illinois. We strive to be a mission-driven, inclusive, and diverse workplace. Our staff includes more than 40 attorneys, social workers, and staff committed to creating a more equitable society. We are hiring a Staff Attorney in our Civil Rights Team who will focus primarily on Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and services from Centers for Independent Living (CILs).
The position is funded primarily by the Client Assistance Program (CAP), a federal grant, and may also be funded by other federal or state grants for people with traumatic brain injuries, assistive technology needs, or services from the Social Security Administration, or Access to Justice, among others.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
A law degree from an accredited law school. A license to practice law in Illinois, or passage of the Illinois Bar Examination within one year of employment Minimum of 1 year of civil legal experience Strong written and oral communication skills Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and disability rights Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income and diverse client populations
Preferred Experience
Personal and/or professional experience with people with disabilities Fluency in Spanish or another language used by our clients Understanding of the VR and the ADA
Pay scale and benefits
Pay scale and benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range:$ $67,164 - $85,390 annually (commensurate with experience) Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and generous paid leave.
Position type
Full-time Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Illinois Legal Aid Online by 2x Get notified about new Staff Attorney jobs in
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