Land of Lincoln Legal Aid: Staff Attorney - Housing

STAFF ATTORNEY—HOUSING

Want to help families facing eviction when the moratorium lifts? Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a motivated staff attorney in Springfield to help low-income individuals facing eviction during the COVID pandemic.

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois. We are committed to working for justice with those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and to make positive changes in the communities we serve. Our attorneys provide holistic legal advocacy in partnership with community organizations, social service agencies, and faith-based groups.

The housing staff attorney will provide zealous representation for tenants who are facing eviction during the COVID pandemic.  The position is dedicated to preventing homelessness and ensuring safety and stability of residents during the pandemic. The attorney will work with other housing attorneys to establish and maintain relationships with community partners, perform outreach and education, and develop impact advocacy strategies.

Responsibilities include:

  • All elements of litigation including client interviewing, investigation, discovery, pleadings, briefs, and representation at hearings at trial level, and negotiation and settlement when appropriate

  • Actively participate in community outreach and education

  • Build relationships with community partners

  • Supervise support staff, social worker, and law students

  • Other duties as assigned

 
Qualifications:

  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois or has requisite credentials for reciprocity

  • Previous legal experience, preferably in legal aid

  • Strong commitment to social and racial justice

  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work with people of diverse social, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds

  • Attention to detail, as well as excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills

  • Technological proficiency

  • Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team

 
Special Working Conditions and Demands:

  • Applicants must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and car insurance

  • Land of Lincoln Legal Aid attorneys are primarily working from home during the pandemic but must have reliable internet and be able to attend court and video conference hearings

Compensation:
$47,000+ with license (depending on experience). Excellent insurance and retirement benefits.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Managing Attorney, Melinda Hubele c/o:

Tyler Brown, legal secretary at tbrown@lincolnlegal.org

Land of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, LBGTQIA+, and gender non-conforming applicants.

Sarah Croft