Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, formerly Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, is hiring a staff attorney. The organization is encouraging 3Ls with a desire to work in public interest to apply.
POSITION:
STAFF ATTORNEY at Land of Lincoln Legal Aid’s Central and Western Regional Offices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal assistance and representation of low and moderate income veterans and active duty military members in Madison and St. Clair Counties. Practice areas include but are not limited to family, housing, benefits, and consumer law. Participation in community legal education and outreach are a significant part of these responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Illinois license. Demonstrated commitment to representation of low-income individuals. Prior legal services experience preferred. Previous experience in the Armed Forces a plus.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is a non-profit organization which provides free legal services to low-income individuals and groups in civil cases through five (5) branch offices in central and southern Illinois. The program has a strong history of high quality and innovative advocacy for our clients. The Western Regional Office is located in Alton and the Central Regional Office is located in East St. Louis.
SALARY:
$45,000 and up dependent on experience. Excellent health insurance and retirement benefits.
APPLICATIONS:
Send resume, letter and writing sample to:
Clarissa Gaff, Executive Director
gaff@lincolnlegal.org
Megan Kinney, Managing Attorney,
mkinney@lincolnlegal.org
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
8787 State St., Suite 201 East St. Louis, IL 62203