Location: 3500 Western Ave., Highland Park, IL, 60035
Pay: $45,000 to $52,000 a year
Type: Full-time, Hybrid Remote
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Housing Law Practice Assistant
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 an 8-year-old dynamic nonprofit with a collaborative culture and the goal of becoming the model legal aid organization focused on suburban communities.
The Practice Assistant joining our Housing Law Practice will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with preparing documents and exhibits and efiling.
- Maintain client information in case management database.
- Communicate with clients to obtain case documents and to get required paperwork completed.
- Provide administrative support to the Housing team including mailing, copying, and scanning.
- Drop off courtesy copies to the courthouses.
- Assist with grant reporting.
- Interpret for attorneys and social worker and translate documents and communications between clients and staff.
- Perform other responsibilities needed to ensure the Housing Law Practice’s success.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.
- Experience providing administrative support.
- Previous work experience in social service or legal environment preferred.
- A demonstrated team-player with exemplary interpersonal skills in collaborating and communicating with others.
Salary & Benefits: $45,000—$52,000 depending on experience. Generous vacation policy.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) provided.
Interested candidates should apply by emailing their resume and a cover letter to info@nslegalaid.org.
The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NSLAC’s non-discrimination policy applies to all employees, prospective employees, volunteers, clients, and contractors. NSLAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Highland Park, IL 60035