Intake Attorney - Housing

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13803194 For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has served as a leading law firm, court and community partner, and stakeholder. Through our expertise, innovation, and strategic relationships, Legal Aid Chicago provides free civil legal services to people experiencing poverty and other barriers to stability. Our legal advocacy advances safety, stability, and opportunity for individuals and families across Cook County and the State of Illinois. With more than 115 full-time attorneys on staff, Legal Aid Chicago is uniquely positioned to address both individual client needs and systemic challenges within the areas where we practice. Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, located in downtown Chicago at 200 N. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways.This position requires residency in the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events. The Housing Practice Group (HPG) seeks to ensure that tenants live in decent, safe, and sanitary housing, free from discrimination, through litigation, negotiation, and advocacy in various venues. HPG defends tenants mostly subsidized housing residents - against unwarranted evictions and represents individuals and families who are facing the termination of their housing subsidies. Position: Legal Aid Chicago seeks four full-time Intake Attorneys for our Housing Practice Group (HPG). These positions primarily involve interviewing tenants in eviction court, issue-spotting, and providing legal advice and brief services. The intake attorney screens applicants for eligibility, assesses their legal issues, and provides other support. Responsibilities: - Conduct court-based intakes for clients facing eviction - Interview clients remotely to gather facts and analyze their eviction cases - Collect and review documents and provide legal advice, counseling, and brief services for clients such as drafting letters, contacting third parties to negotiate potential settlements - Review electronic case files - Provide legal consultation to tenants - Summarize and present cases at staff meetings - Track data related to grant administration and assist with related reporting - Maintain case files and timekeeping in electronic case management system - Participate in trainings to agencies, advocates, clients, or community groups about legal services and rights impacting low-income and other vulnerable people - Handle other duties as determined by the Supervisory Attorneys and leadership team Salary and Benefits: This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience. The budgeted salary range for this position is $70,822-$77,872, which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience. Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Bilingual Intake Attorneys are eligible for an additional stipend - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment - Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment - 19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays - Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment - 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment - $50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost - Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost - Monthly int rnet reimbursement - Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program