Staff Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

AGENCY DESCRIPTION : Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices.

ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 60 other funding sources.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER :

ILS is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

We strongly encourage LGBTQ, Black, Latino, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, people with disabilities, and other people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.

LOCATION : This position is located in the New Albany office of Indiana Legal Services. ILS is a hybrid work environment that allows remote work.

JOB SUMMARY : This is a full-time staff attorney position. The attorney will provide substantive legal assistance and representation to low-income eligible clients.

The attorney may also assist with community legal education and work with community groups as assigned. The attorney will work under the supervision of the Managing Attorney.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide high quality legal representation in court and administrative proceedings.
• Provide high quality legal advice to clients as well as limited services, including assistance with negotiations.
• Review applications for legal assistance to assess legal issues and needs.
• Develop expertise in specific areas of law impacting ILS clients.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with local and state bar associations and community agencies that serve ILS clients or that work on issues affecting ILS clients.
• Provide community education and work with local community groups.
• Foster collegiality and teamwork within ILS, including sharing work product and expertise with colleagues.
• Comply with all LSC and grant requirements and all ILS policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
• Licensed to practice law in Indiana.
• At least three (3) years of attorney experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with diverse populations.

COMPENSATION : Starting salary is $57,425, with a range up to a maximum of $75,535, depending on relevant experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a flex benefit plan.

POSITION START DATE : As soon as possible.

TO APPLY : Send a letter explaining your interest in the position as well as your relevant experience, your resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references (with email addresses and telephone numbers) to [email protected].