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Ascend Justice
555 W Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
Remote or telecommuting:
This position requires you to be on-site full-time. May include occasional work-from-home days
Job Description
Supervised by: Senior Attorney, Orders of Protection Program
Status: Full-time
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist with the operation of the same-day Order of Protection Clinic by providing direct legal services to clients seeking Emergency Protective Orders. This includes interviewing clients about their situations, drafting detailed affidavits and pleadings under attorney supervision, and completing related administrative tasks.
- Orient new interns and demonstrate proper procedures and interview techniques.
- Conduct intakes with potential representation clients
- Assist with providing ongoing legal services, including amending affidavits and pleadings
- Provide occasional coverage for the office front desk
- Assist with intake for other divisions on occasions/, as needed.
- Translate/interpret for clients and attorneys as needed.
- Deliver all services according to principles of trauma-informed care.
- Maintain client files, opening and closing cases according to agency procedures
- Record all client communications in Legal Server.
- Protect the organization and our clients by keeping information confidential.
Other Responsibilities
- Actively participate in required staff meetings and trainings.
- Keep abreast of the field by maintaining networks and participating in professional organizations.
- Protect the organization by keeping information confidential.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Work Environment
- This position requires you to be on-site full-time. May include occasional work-from-home days.
- Courthouse and offices are fully accessible. Some work at off-site locations may be required and those may not necessarily be fully accessible.
- Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners. Employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, and communicate effectively via computer.
- Smoke- and drug-free environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish/English required
- Previous legal assistant or intake experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must have completed or be willing to complete 40-hour Domestic Violence training
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds who are in crisis
- Knowledge of or experience with working with survivors of gender-based violence
- Familiarity with principles of trauma-informed care and willingness to complete additional training
- Sensitive listener with the ability to explain complex concepts
- Strong self-motivation and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Basic computer and office skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment
- Sense of humor
Ascend Justice is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals based on individual merit. Ascend Justice does not discriminate against any individual with respect to the terms and conditions of employment based on that individual’s race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, housing status, or any other non-merit factor protected under state, local or federal laws. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel actions such as recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, training, transfer, termination, and opportunities for training. Ascend Justice is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team. Applicants/clients wishing to lodge a complaint about discrimination in the provision of services can do so by contacting the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. The ICJIA nondiscrimination policy can be found on the ICJIA website at http://www.icjia.org/grants/grant-resources. Applicants can also send complaints via e-mail to [email protected]
Pay scale and benefits
$54,500-$63,500/year, based on experience.
In addition to the annual salary listed, Ascend Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (lowest level 100% employer paid, 50% premium for dependents employer paid), dental insurance (employer paid), short- and long-term disability (employer paid), and life insurance (employer paid), 12 weeks paid parental leave, FSA health, dependent care, and commute (parking & transit). We also offer options for 401k and Roth 401k retirement accounts and have the option to make employer contributions at year-end.
Ascend Justice's offices are currently operating on a hybrid working schedule (in-office/work from home). The schedule for this position will be determined as the position is filled and based on current agency needs.
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How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to Chavon Martin, Director of Human Resources at [email protected]