Attorney

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13777025 Company Description WIN Recovery is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment for formerly incarcerated women and women in recovery. The organization focuses on preparing participants with vital life skills that empower them to transform their lives and successfully re-integrate into the community. Through structured programs, WIN Recovery promotes personal growth, stability, and self-sufficiency. The organizations mission is to help individuals become productive community members while maintaining dignity and respect. Team members contribute directly to meaningful, restorative work that impacts lives and communities.\ Role Description The Attorney role at WIN Recovery is a full-time hybrid position based in Chicago, IL, with some flexibility for work from home. The Attorney will provide legal advice and representation related to issues impacting formerly incarcerated women and women in recovery, including housing, employment, family law, and benefits. Daily responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting documents and correspondence, reviewing policies and program materials for compliance, and negotiating on behalf of program participants with employers, agencies, and other stakeholders. The Attorney will collaborate with program staff to identify legal barriers facing participants and develop strategies to address them, while offering education and training on legal rights and responsibilities. The role requires regular in-person meetings, court or administrative appearances as needed, and ongoing coordination with community partners and service providers.\ **Qualifications\ ** - Strong foundation in Law, with the ability to interpret and apply statutes, regulations, and case law. - Experience or coursework in Labor and Employment Law, particularly issues affecting re-entry and recovery populations. - Demonstrated ability to provide Legal Advice clearly and ethically to individuals from diverse backgrounds. - Proficient in legal Research to support case strategy, policy review, and program advocacy. - Skilled in Negotiation with employers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to resolve disputes and secure favorable outcomes. - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in Illinois, or eligibility for admission within a reasonable timeframe. - Commitment to social justice, re-entry support, and trauma-informed, client-centered practice. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in accessible language. - Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and manage a varied caseload with professionalism and discretion.