Staff Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Deliver legal representation, counsel, and referrals to qualified clients across various practice areas.

• Organize on-site legal clinics and manage client intakes.

• Participate in impact litigation, as well as administrative and legislative advocacy efforts.

• Support and supervise paralegals, interns, and volunteer attorneys.

• Generate periodic reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Offer legal consultations to clients.

• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteer attorneys.

• Collaborate with partner organizations to conduct training and outreach presentations.

• Design, implement, and document outreach and training initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.

• Exceptional skills in client interviewing.

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities.

• Demonstrated capacity to compassionately and effectively explain complex legal issues to individuals in crisis.

• Proficient in clear and effective communication, both written and verbal, to diverse audiences.

• Strong prioritization skills.

• Experienced in project management.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.

• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong organizational skills with a proven attention to detail.

• Cultural competency.

• A profound commitment to WJC’s mission of promoting justice and equity for underserved communities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) retirement plan