Location
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic
3500 Western Ave
Suite 2A
Highland Park, IL 60035
United States
Job Description
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is seeking a full-time Pro Bono Practice Assistant to join our Pro Bono Services Team.
The mission of the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) is to provide accessible, quality, equitable, free legal services in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration to give low-income, at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. NSLAC is a 10-year-old dynamic nonprofit with a collaborative culture and the goal of becoming the model legal aid organization focused on suburban communities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in case management of pro bono attorney cases, including but not limited to managing and organizing client files in Microsoft, as well as case/client entry in LegalServer;
- Draft cover letters, prepare application packets, and review case files;
- Follow up on pending case work and maintain communication with clients and pro bono attorneys via phone, email, or mail;
- Provide workshop preparation and logistical support to Pro Bono Coordinator during off-site pro bono legal clinics, including notary public services where applicable;
- Act as an interpreter at pro bono legal clinics and for pro bono attorneys on their cases;
- Translate documents when necessary;
- Conduct an annual audit of existing pro bono attorney volunteer statuses;
- Track volunteer involvement and hours in LegalServer;
- Participate in on-going legal trainings and other professional development;
- Assist with continuing legal education programming for NSLAC staff;
- Represent NSLAC at community functions, and at other events as requested;
- Assist with internship recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and offboarding;
- Assist in creation of outreach materials using Canva and/or similar software;
- Perform research and other responsibilities needed to ensure the NSLAC team’s success.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Skills:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree;
- Must be fluent in Spanish;
- Ability to act as Spanish language interpreter to conduct client intakes and assist with client consultations;
- Experience with LegalServer or other legal case management system, preferred;
- Ability to work independently as well as with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds;
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed Monday-Friday. Some evenings and weekends may be required;
- Access to a car, valid driver’s license and insurance, and ability to travel within the northern suburbs of Chicago;
- A demonstrated team-player with exemplary interpersonal skills in collaborating and communicating with others;
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced non-profit environment.
Pay scale and benefits
Salary/Benefits:
- $45,000-$55,000, commensurate with experience;
- Generous vacation policy;
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance;
- 401(k);
- Hybrid work environment.
Position type
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply at: https://nslegalaid.bamboohr.com/careers
NSLAC is an equal opportunity employer.