Description:
For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice.
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 may require travel to outreach events.
Position:
Legal Aid Chicago seeks a full-time Outreach Coordinator for our Pro Bono and Community Partnerships Practice Group (PCG). PCG works closely with all Legal Aid Chicago’s Practice Groups and staff to coordinate outreach activities, workshops, and collaborative projects throughout Cook County. PCG also works to create and foster partnerships with organizations and agencies whose interests and services align with Legal Aid Chicago priorities. Current priorities include populations with special vulnerabilities (older adults, veterans, formerly justice-involved individuals), maintaining economic stability, and preserving safe, affordable housing. Our current partnerships include, but are not limited to, community-based organizations, schools, and governmental agencies. The Outreach Coordinator must be comfortable engaging in conversations across the wide array of legal issues that Legal Aid Chicago covers, but we anticipate this role having a focus on criminal records-related outreach. This position reports to an Associate Director.
Responsibilities include, without limitation:
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Identify and foster opportunities for new community partnerships in accordance with agency priorities and resources
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Coordinate and provide presentations about Legal Aid Chicago services to diverse audiences
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Coordinate and provide legal education presentations and know-your-rights workshops for community members and service providers
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Field requests for information and organization involvement in community events and evaluate appropriate level of engagement based on agency priorities and resources
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Participate in meetings with community organizations and groups throughout Chicago and Suburban Cook County, with a special focus on the West and Southwest Zones of Chicago, as defined by Chicago’s DFSS
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Develop outreach materials, including flyers, brochures, and public presentations.
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Attend trainings and maintain current knowledge on relevant issues
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Connect Legal Aid Chicago staff with appropriate community organizations and groups, and assist with development of Practice Group-specific relationships
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Document work and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management system
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Help Legal Aid Chicago staff develop and implement outreach and community engagement plans
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Track data related to grants, and assist on related reporting, as necessary
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Other duties as assigned
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 $46,675-$51,428, which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience.
Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Bilingual Outreach Coordinators are eligible for an additional stipend
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment
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Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment
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19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays
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Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment
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403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment
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$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost
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Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost
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Monthly internet reimbursement
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Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program
Requirements:
Legal Aid Chicago encourages applications from individuals with relevant experience, particularly those who have direct experience with communities we serve or perspectives that help us understand and serve our clients better.
Requirements
The successful applicant will have experience working with community-based organizations and collaborative partnerships, excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking, one-on-one interactions and listening, the ability to work well under pressure, and to quickly learn and retain new information. Applicants should have experience working with people living in poverty and other vulnerable populations. Computer proficiency is required, including Microsoft Office and web conferencing tools. Fluency in a second language is desirable, with fluency in Spanish being preferred. Applicant must have reliable access to a vehicle.
Flexibility and ability to occasionally work in the evenings and on weekends are essential. Applicants must be highly collegial and willing to work in an interdisciplinary manner with all Legal Aid Chicago staff.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of two primary professional references and one alternative professional reference. For applicants with previous work experience, at least one reference must be a former supervisor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
Legal Aid Chicago is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, ex-offender status, family responsibilities, reproductive health decisions or any other protected status.
If an accommodation is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding an application status. We will contact candidates who are selected for the next stage of the hiring process.
