Ascend Justice
Paralegal - Housing - Legal Aid Chicago
Ascend Justice, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Legal Aid Chicago120 S Lasalle St.Suite 900Chicago ,
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60603United StatesLegal Aid Chicago encourages applicants with relevant volunteer and work experience, who have experiences with our client communities or individuals who identify as a person of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, or otherwise having backgrounds and experiences that are underrepresented in the legal profession to apply.
For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice by dismantling the legal barriers that perpetuate inequality. Legal Aid Chicago staff live our mission through our core values of equity, excellence, inclusion, kindness, and respect.Position : The Housing Practice Group has an opening for a paralegal that will serve as our Testing Coordinator for the Fair Housing Investigation and Enforcement Initiative. This initiative will combat sex-based discrimination by filing complaints, negotiating with housing providers to affirmatively further fair housing, and training community partners and tenants on how to assert fair housing rights.Responsibilities :Research, develop, and implement systemic and complaint-based testing projectsRecruit, train, and maintain a diverse pool of testersCoordinate testing assignmentsConduct fair housing tests and analyze test resultsCreate, maintain, and update tester forms and training materialsMaintain contact with testers and manage tester retentionManage investigations related and testing materialsMake appropriate referrals inside Legal Aid Chicago and to external partnersMaintain and update Test Log and Test DatabaseAssist with enforcement reporting and grant reportingAssist with research, analysis, and data gathering activitiesMaintain case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management systemGeneral paralegal duties andOther tasks as assigned by Supervising Attorneys and DirectorLegal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, located in downtown Chicago at 120 S. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position may require travel throughout Cook County for testing and/or outreach events.Qualifications
Undergraduate degree strongly preferred. Applicants must have excellent oral and written skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others, and to draft documents including letters and basic pleadings is essential. The applicant’s personal background, experience, or professional background should reflect an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers and the community we serve. Good organizational, information-gathering, and case management skills are essential.
Compensation and benefits
Salary and Benefits:This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience.The Paralegal position begins at $44,863 and increases for every relevant year of experience.Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Bilingual Paralegals are eligible for an additional stipendMedical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employmentTime Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidaysTwelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no costAccess to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no costMonthly internet reimbursementLegal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness programPosition type
Full-timeHow to Apply
To Apply : Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of two primary professional references and one alternative professional reference. For applicants with previous work experience, one reference must be a former supervisor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Apply here.
Legal Aid Chicago is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status, or any other protected status.If an accommodation is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at humanresources@legalaidchicago.org.
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60603United StatesLegal Aid Chicago encourages applicants with relevant volunteer and work experience, who have experiences with our client communities or individuals who identify as a person of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, or otherwise having backgrounds and experiences that are underrepresented in the legal profession to apply.
For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice by dismantling the legal barriers that perpetuate inequality. Legal Aid Chicago staff live our mission through our core values of equity, excellence, inclusion, kindness, and respect.Position : The Housing Practice Group has an opening for a paralegal that will serve as our Testing Coordinator for the Fair Housing Investigation and Enforcement Initiative. This initiative will combat sex-based discrimination by filing complaints, negotiating with housing providers to affirmatively further fair housing, and training community partners and tenants on how to assert fair housing rights.Responsibilities :Research, develop, and implement systemic and complaint-based testing projectsRecruit, train, and maintain a diverse pool of testersCoordinate testing assignmentsConduct fair housing tests and analyze test resultsCreate, maintain, and update tester forms and training materialsMaintain contact with testers and manage tester retentionManage investigations related and testing materialsMake appropriate referrals inside Legal Aid Chicago and to external partnersMaintain and update Test Log and Test DatabaseAssist with enforcement reporting and grant reportingAssist with research, analysis, and data gathering activitiesMaintain case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management systemGeneral paralegal duties andOther tasks as assigned by Supervising Attorneys and DirectorLegal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, located in downtown Chicago at 120 S. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position may require travel throughout Cook County for testing and/or outreach events.Qualifications
Undergraduate degree strongly preferred. Applicants must have excellent oral and written skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others, and to draft documents including letters and basic pleadings is essential. The applicant’s personal background, experience, or professional background should reflect an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers and the community we serve. Good organizational, information-gathering, and case management skills are essential.
Compensation and benefits
Salary and Benefits:This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience.The Paralegal position begins at $44,863 and increases for every relevant year of experience.Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Bilingual Paralegals are eligible for an additional stipendMedical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employmentTime Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidaysTwelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no costAccess to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no costMonthly internet reimbursementLegal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness programPosition type
Full-timeHow to Apply
To Apply : Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of two primary professional references and one alternative professional reference. For applicants with previous work experience, one reference must be a former supervisor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Apply here.
Legal Aid Chicago is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status, or any other protected status.If an accommodation is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at humanresources@legalaidchicago.org.
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