Supervising Attorney - Joliet, IL

Supervising Attorney – Joliet, IL Every day, people across Illinois are denied the basic rights to which they are entitled under the law simply becausethey can’t afford a lawyer.It’s Prairie State Legal Services mission to change that. PSLS is currently seeking a Supervising Attorney position in our Joliet office. The Supervising Attorney assists the Managing Attorney with supervising and enabling the staff at the local offices to provide exceptional legal services to clients. The Supervising Attorney is responsible for providing management, case support, and legal knowledge to a select group of staff attorneys while managing their own casework. The work of the Supervising Attorney allows the organization to achieve its mission of providing equal access to justice and legal support to underserved communities on a local level. Responsibilities Providedaytodaysupervisionoflegalworkandprovideongoingfeedbackasnecessary Reviewwrittenworkofcasehandlers Ensurethatcasehandlersareengagingintimely,effective,andmeaningfulcaseplanning Assistinleadingcaseassignmentmeetingsandmakingcaseacceptancedecisions Conductformalcasereviewtoensureallcasesareprogressingappropriately AssisttheManagingAttorneyinmonitoringstaffcaseloads AssisttheManagingAttorneyinensuringLSCandothergrantcompliance AssisttheManagingAttorneyinensuringcompliancewithPSLSpolicies AssisttheManagingAttorneywithcompletingannualandongoingperformanceevaluation Carryacaseloadofapproximately75%oftheapplicablerangebasedonexperienceidentifiedintheStaffAttorneyPerformanceStandards SalaryandBenefits The Staff Attorney position is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a salary that is competitive with similarorganizations.ThesalaryrangefortheStaffAttorneypositionis$82,500 -$106,344 annuallyandincreaseswith each year of relevant experience. PSLS is committed to providing an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees that includes: Healthinsurance,includingtheopportunitytoqualifyforawellnesscredit DentalInsurance Visioninsurance 403bRetirementPlanincludingemployercontributions Extensivetrainingandeducationprogram Flexschedulingandpartialremoteworkavailable PTOthatstartsat3weeks/yearandincreaseswithadditionalyearsworkedatPSLS Paidsickleave 6weeksofpaidparentalleaveafteroneyearofemployment 12Paidholidays Qualifications CurrentlyadmittedtothepracticeoflawintheStateofIllinois Fiveyearsoftrialcourtexperience Litigationexperiencepreferred Amemberingoodstandingofanystatebarforatleasttwoyears Stronginterpersonalskills Excellentoral/writtencommunication,researchskills,andcomputercompetency Organizationalandcasemanagementskills Abilitytoworkeffectivelyasateammemberandleader The ideal candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to serving disadvantaged populations, and we willgivepreferencetocandidateswhohaveknowledgeofpovertylawandexperienceprovidingservicesto low-income individuals PSLS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a welcoming environment. We recruit, employ, pay, and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, religion,sex,disability,familialstatus,maritalstatus,sexualorientation,genderidentity,age,pregnancy,militarystatus or unfavorable discharge from military service, or other characteristics protected by law. TheOrganization PSLS is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization that has served northern and central Illinois for more than 45 years, maintains11officelocations,andhasastaffofover200,includingtrainingandlitigationstaffwithextensiveexperience. Our 36-county service area includes rural communities, suburban areas, and mid-size urban cities, which necessitatesthe development of diverse strategies, and we encourage our staff to cultivate and utilize creative approaches to reach and serve our client population. Employees of PSLS benefit from the expertise and community connectionsof their local officestaff,alongwith robust program-wideresources. Westrive to provide an arrayof services responsiveto the needs ofour clients. PSLS hasexcellent fiscal controls andupholds the highest ratingfrom Charity Navigator andGuidestar.For more information regarding PSLS services and operations, please visit our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr Hennessy and Roach