Job Posting
Immigration Staff Attorney
Location
Prairie State Legal Services
325 W Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
United States
Job Description
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 our mission to change that.
PSLS is seeking an Immigration Staff Attorney to join our team in the Waukegan office. Immigration staff attorneys at PSLS provide legal assistance to immigrants who are survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. This includes various family and humanitarian immigration matters and may include housing, employment, consumer, and family law matters. Prairie State is the only legal aid organization in the majority of our area, and we pride ourselves on providing high-quality legal services to our clients while fostering a work environment that is motivating, collaborative, and rewarding, with plenty of opportunities for professional growth.
Qualifications
• Candidates currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois or admitted in another state and eligible for reciprocity in Illinois are preferred. Consideration will be given to law graduates who will be sitting for the next bar exam.
• Experience in trial advocacy and negotiation preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral/written communication, research skills, and computer competency
• Organizational and case management proficiency
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred, but not required
• Some travel is required; applicant must have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation
• We will give preference to candidates who have experience providing services to low-income individuals
Compensation
Annual salary, $60577 - $80197
Position type
Full-time
Attachments
How to Apply
Please indicate “Waukegan Immigration Staff Attorney” in the subject line and email a letter explaining your interest and experience, resume, three references, and a short writing sample (no more than 10 pages) to [email protected].
Deadline:
Until filled