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Staff Attorneys

Location

Law Center for Better Housing

100 N. LaSalle, Suite 900

Chicago, IL 60602

United States

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Job Description

LCBH is currently hiring attorneys to work with the Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt Early Resolution Program (ERP) and City of Chicago Right to Counsel (RTC) Project. The ERP provides free legal advice and counseling to help tenants facing eviction to negotiate settlements and the RTC provides extended representation in those cases where negotiation does not result in a settlement. These are full-time, exempt positions.

Duties Include

Provide legal advice, brief services, and extended representation to renters. Coordinate with rental assistance programs, supportive services, mediation, and other programs to connect renters with the resources necessary to preserve their housing. Exercise independent judgment while engaging in all aspects of litigation: intake interviews; charting case strategy; drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery; interviewing and preparing witnesses; and conducting discovery and investigation. Defend renters in eviction court in both bench and jury trials.

Participate in community legal education projects.

Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and affinity for legal aid work. Ideal candidate will have participated in a law school clinic or internships with legal aid organizations or will have engaged in other work that builds judgment in working with individuals in crisis. We will give a preference to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish.

LCBH is looking for attorneys who are immediately available and licensed members of the Illinois bar. We are not considering students/clerks/fellows who are not available until September 2025 at this time.

Pay scale and benefits

Pay scale and benefits

LCBH staff are represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers (UAW-Local 2320). Compensation and benefits are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Starting salary for 2024 graduates is $63,720 and increases based on experience. Bilingual attorneys are eligible for additional salary. LCBH offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental/vision, 401k retirement plan, and approximately 19 paid holidays.

Position type

Full-time

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