Description
Supervising Attorney
The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. CDEL’s clients, individuals often marginalized by age, disability and poverty, may have difficulty accessing the legal system. CDEL strives to provide access to the legal system to assist our clients in asserting their legal rights and live better lives.
CDEL seeks a full-time Supervising Attorney to oversee its intake process and general practice area. The Supervising Attorney will lead a team of staff attorneys, paralegals, coordinators and interns.
Responsibilities
Supervise a team of staff attorneys, paralegals, coordinators and interns
Ensure that all intakes are processed correctly and timely
Advise and represent clients in civil court on matters
Negotiate resolutions with opposing counsel and opposing parties
Manage a time-sensitive caseload
Ensure grant reporting compliance for certain programs
Provide supervision to interns and volunteers
Draft, file, and present dispositive motions in court
Monitor and interpret laws, rules, and ordinances
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
At least five years of experience as a practicing attorney
Experience with consumer debt, housing and public benefits matters preferred
Demonstrated commitment to CDEL’s client base, including working with older adults and people with disabilities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
Enthusiastic about providing legal services throughout communities in and around Chicago
Enjoys engaging with clients and other staff
Desire to work with and mentor interns and pro bono volunteers
Detail-oriented
Creative and innovative approach to solving problems
Works collaboratively and communicates transparently with other staff members
Previous management experience preferred
Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $89,000-$99,000, depending on experience. Full-time position.
CDEL offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) planwith matching, access to Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.Chicago Bar Association Membership is provided at no cost. Annual ARDC registration fees are reimbursed. CDEL also has a generous personal time off policy.
Please apply through our applicant tracking portal: https://disability.bamboohr.com/careers/81
Requirements
Qualifications
Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
At least five years of experience as a practicing attorney
Experience with consumer debt, housing and public benefits matters preferred
Demonstrated commitment to CDEL’s client base, including working with older adults and people with disabilities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
Enthusiastic about providing legal services throughout communities in and around Chicago
Enjoys engaging with clients and other staff
Desire to work with and mentor interns and pro bono volunteers
Detail-oriented
Creative and innovative approach to solving problems
Works collaboratively and communicates transparently with other staff members
Previous management experience preferred
