Passionate a bout helping low-income i ndividuals w ith a r ange o f c ivil legal i ssues?
Join Land o f Lincoln Legal Aid t o make a l ong-term i mpact!
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a m otivated individual to join our team as a Staff Attorney in its Central Regional Office,
located in East St. Louis, Illinois. The Staff Attorney will primarily serve in St. Clair County, Illinois. This position offers the
opportunity to work directly w ith low-income individuals and seniors, as well as to collaborate with community partners
to address civil legal needs. The Staff Attorney’s work will focus on advocating for survivors of domestic violence,
primarily through orders of protection and other f amily matters.
Land of Lincoln 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 assist individuals in advocating for
themselves; and, to make positive changes in collaboration with the communities we serve. Our attorneys provide holistic
legal advocacy in partnership with community organizations, social service agencies, and faith-based groups.
Responsibilities include:
- Handle all elements of litigation including client interviewing, investigation, discovery, pleadings, briefs, and
representation at hearings at trial level and appellate levels if appropriate
- Actively participate in outreach and education
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations
Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois or has requisite credentials for reciprocity
- Previous legal and nonprofit experience preferred
- Commitment to social justice
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work with people of diverse social, economic, and racial/ethnic
backgrounds
- Excellent verbal, analytical, writing and organization skills
- 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
Compensation:
$75,000 - $ 100,000 with license (depending on experience). Excellent insurance and retirement benefits. Land of Lincoln
is an eligible 5 01 (c)(3) employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Megan Kinney, Manag ing Attorney of the Central Regional
O ffice, at: [email protected].
Land of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of
color, persons with disabilities, women, LBGTQIA+ gender non- conforming individuals, and
people with life experiences or educational backgrounds that add to our diversity and our
capacity to provide high quality legal aid.
