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Supervising Attorney - Bloomington, IL

November 18, 2024

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 Bloomington 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

  • 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 salary that is competitive with similar organizations. The salary range of this position typically starts at $82,500 to $106,344 annually and increases with relevant experience. The starting salary for the successful candidate will be determined based on prior 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
  • Training and education programs
  • 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
  • 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 – Resumes accepted until position is filled
Please indicate “Supervising Attorney – Bloomington” 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 careers@pslegal.org.

Prairie State Legal Services is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, pay, and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity, expression or presentation, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

The Organization
Prairie State Legal Services is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization that has served northern and central Illinois for over 45 years, maintains 11 office locations, and has over 200 employees, 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. 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 https://pslegal.org.