Full-Time Staff Lawyer

4 weeks ago

Ottawa ON, Canada Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. Full time

Every day, people across Illinois are denied the basic rights to which they are entitled under the law simply because they can’t afford a lawyer. Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our team in the Ottawa office. Staff attorneys at PSLS provide a wide range of legal services to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities, including low-income individuals, older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities. We focus services on legal problems that impact the ability of our clients to meet their basic human needs, including physical safety, access to healthcare, adequate housing, and financial stability. Prairie State is the only legal aid organization in the majority of our area, and we pride ourselves on providing high-quality legal services to our clients while fostering a work environment that is motivating, collaborative, and rewarding, with plenty of opportunities for professional growth.
Provide legal services to low-income individuals covering a wide range of legal issues, including housing, family, public benefits, consumer, health, education, and other areas
Interview applicants for legal services and assess their legal issues with a focus on those issues that have an immediate impact on their basic human needs
Provide legal services, including legal research and factual investigation, counsel and advice, brief services and document preparation, dispute resolution, and representation of clients in administrative and judicial proceedings
Develop and maintain networking relationships with local bar associations and with local, state, and federal governments and community agencies that serve our client population
Conduct outreach events with client communities, including client education and intake events at community partner locations
Candidates currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois or admitted in another state and eligible for reciprocity in Illinois are preferred. Consideration will be given to law graduates who will be sitting for the next bar exam.
Experience in trial advocacy and negotiation preferred
Excellent oral/written communication, research skills, and computer competency
Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required
applicant must have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation
The Staff Attorney position is a full-time position at 37.PSLS is committed to providing an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees that includes:
~ 403b Retirement Plan including employer contributions
~ Extensive training and education program
~ Flex scheduling and partial remote work available
~ PTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
~ 12 Paid holidays

Please indicate “Staff Attorney - Ottawa” in the subject line and email a letter indicating your office preference and explaining your interest and experience, your resume, three references, and a short writing sample (no more than 10 pages) to careers@pslegal.Prairie State Legal Services is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, pay, and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity, expression or presentation, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
PSLS is a not-for-profit civil legal aid organization that has served northern and central Illinois for 45 years, maintains 11 office locations, and has a staff of over 200 employees, including training and litigation staff with extensive experience. Our 36-county service area includes rural communities, suburban areas, and mid-size urban cities, which necessitates the development of diverse strategies, and we encourage our staff to cultivate and utilize creative approaches to reach and serve our client population. Employees of PSLS benefit from the expertise and community connections of their local office staff, along with robust program-wide resources. PSLS has excellent fiscal controls and upholds the highest rating from Charity Navigator and Guidestar. For more information regarding PSLS services and operations, please visit our website at .
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