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 Staff Attorney - Long-Term Care
 
 
 Location
 
 
 Legal Aid Chicago
 
 
 120 South LaSalle Street
 
 
 Suite 900
 
 
 Chicago, IL 60603
 
 
 United States
 
 
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 Job 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 120 S. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events.
 
 
 Legal Aid Chicago is seeking a staff attorney in the Long-Term Care Practice Group.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Provide full and effective legal representation to individuals
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 Co-counsel with other attorneys and paralegals
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 Achieve and maintain knowledge of the various areas of law, including state and federal laws regulating long term care facilities, Medicare and Medicaid laws, regulations and rules, and other issues facing elderly and disabled clients.
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 Represent clients in court and administrative hearings, including involuntary discharge hearings and Medicaid appeal hearings.
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 Conduct outreach regarding legal issues affecting residents of long-term care and the Ombudsman program.
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 Maintain proficiency with all equipment, computer hardware and software necessary to perform the duties of the position
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Applicants must have a J.D. degree and be a member of the Illinois Bar or expect to be sworn in to the Illinois Bar. In addition the successful candidate will have:
 
 
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 Excellent research, writing, and litigation skills.
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 Strong organization skills.
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 Ability to use technology creatively.
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 Familiarity with long-term care issues and/or public benefits is not required but is a plus.
 
 
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 Pay scale and benefits
 
 
 Pay scale 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 $69,433-$77,090, which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience.
 
 
 
 Legal Aid Chicago Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
 
 
 
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 Bilingual Staff Attorneys 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 &amp; 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
 
 
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 Position type
 
 
 Full-time
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