Organization: Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. - Joliet Office
Job Location: Joliet, IL
Salary: Salary starts at $40,000; depending upon experience. Liberal fringe benefits
Submission Deadline: Until Filled

Position Description

Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., a 65-lawyer legal services organization, serving 36 counties in northern and central ILLINOIS outside of Cook County, is seeking applicants for a STAFF ATTORNEY position in our community legal services office located in JOLIET. This position involves primarily senior citizen advocacy (consumer law, public benefits, housing), including representation and negotiations in court. In addition, the successful applicant will handle cases in other traditional areas of poverty law and will participate in a full range of legal activities, including the preparation and conduct of trials for low-income persons.

Position Requirements

Prefer applicants already admitted to the Illinois Bar, but will consider applicants who are taking the next Bar Exam or are already admitted outside Illinois under Supreme Court Rule 717. Legal experience is preferred, but not required

How to Apply

Please indicate position location in cover letter and send a resume, writing sample, and three references to:

Michael O’Connor, Executive Director
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.

303 North Main Street, #600
Rockford, IL 61103
 

Notes

Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Prairie State Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Last updated: March 29, 2010