Supervising Attorney - Joliet

Every day, people across Illinois are denied the basic rights to which they are entitled under the law simply because they 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
Among other duties as assigned, the Supervising Attorney will:

• Provide day-to-day supervision of legal work and provide ongoing feedback as necessary
• Review written work of case handlers
• Ensure that case handlers are engaging in timely, effective, and meaningful case planning
• Assist in leading case assignment meetings and making case acceptance decisions
• Conduct formal case review to ensure all cases are progressing appropriately
• Assist the Managing Attorney in monitoring staff caseloads
• Assist the Managing Attorney in ensuring LSC and other grant compliance
• Assist the Managing Attorney in ensuring compliance with PSLS policies
• Assist the Managing Attorney with completing annual and ongoing performance evaluation
• Carry a caseload of approximately 75% of the applicable range based on experience identified in the Staff Attorney Performance Standards

Salary and Benefits
The Supervising Attorney position is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a competitive salary compared to similar organizations. The salary range for this position typically starts at $82,500 - $106,344 annually and increases with each year of relevant experience. PSLS is committed to providing an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees that includes:

• Health insurance, including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan, including employer contributions
• Extensive training and education program
• Flex scheduling and partial remote work available
• PTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
• Paid sick leave
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
• 12 Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois
• Five years of trial court experience
• Litigation experience preferred
• A member in good standing of any state bar for at least two years
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral/written communication, research skills, and computer competency
• Organizational and case management skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and leader
• The ideal candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to serving disadvantaged populations, and we will give preference to candidates who have knowledge of poverty law and experience providing services to low-income individuals

Application Details
Please indicate “Supervising Attorney – Joliet” in the subject line and email a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, three professional references, and a short writing sample (no more than 10 pages) to [email protected].

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, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

The Organization
PSLS is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization that has served northern and central Illinois for more than 45 years, maintains 11 office locations, and has a staff of over 200, including training and litigation staff with extensive experience. Our 36-county service area includes rural communities, suburban areas, and mid-size urban cities, which necessitates the 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 connections of their local office staff, along with robust program-wide resources. We strive to provide an array of services responsive to the needs of our clients. PSLS has excellent fiscal controls and upholds the highest rating from Charity Navigator and Guidestar. For more information regarding PSLS services and operations, please visit our website at

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,500.00 - $106,344.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Legal: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person