Overview
Pre-Litigation Paralegal Jobs in Washington, DC at Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. CDEL’s clients, individuals often marginalized by age, disability and poverty, may have difficulty accessing the legal system. CDEL strives to provide access to the legal system to assist our clients in asserting their legal rights and live better lives.
CDEL seeks a full-time Staff Attorney, with a particular focus on the organization’s community clinics. This role will assist in managing volunteers and others staffing clinic locations and provide direct legal representation for clients on a variety of legal matters in CDEL’s practice areas. Successful candidates must be able to travel to clinic locations located throughout Cook County.
Responsibilities
Provide direct legal services to clients in the areas of housing, adult guardianship, consumer law, and estate planning
Staff multiple clinic locations each month
Maintain relationships with community partners
Conduct educational outreach presentations
Provide training and supervision to pro bono volunteers and interns
Assist with organization workshops
Manage a time-sensitive caseload along with other assigned work
Ensure grant reporting compliance for the Community Clinics
Supervise volunteers and interns working on clinic matters
Monitor and interpret laws, rules and, ordinances
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois or able to become licensed in Illinois
Two years of experience as a practicing attorney preferred – candidates with demonstrated experience who do not meet this qualification may be considered
Demonstrated commitment to CDEL’s client base, including working with older adults and people with disabilities
Strong ability to communicate with multiple clients and stakeholders
Experience with housing, adult guardianship, estate planning, and consumer law preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
Detail-oriented
Creative and innovative approach to solving problems
Enthusiastic about providing legal services throughout communities in and around Chicago
Enjoys engaging with clients and other staff
Desire to work with and mentor interns and pro bono volunteers
Works collaboratively and communicates transparently with other staff members
Spanish speaking and writing skills a plus
Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $64,000-$76,000, depending on experience. Full-time position.
CDEL offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. CDEL also has a generous personal time off policy.
About the Organization
The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) is a dynamic 501(c)(3) legal aid organization dedicated to empowering low-income older adults and persons with disabilities in Chicago and Cook County through pro bono legal assistance. Founded by the Chicago Bar Association in 1982, CDEL serves more than 3,000 clients annually, delivering access to justice and improving lives.
With a talented in-house team and a network of hundreds of volunteer attorneys, students, and paralegals, CDEL focuses on resolving legal challenges in four key practice areas: end-of-life planning, adult guardianship, housing, and consumer issues. Through innovative programs and passionate advocacy, CDEL ensures that legal solutions are within reach for thousands of individuals every year, enabling them to lead their lives with dignity and security.
CDEL is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming community that engages, encourages, and empowers those who are members of underrepresented communities. We are a dedicated advocate for our clients who hold many diverse identities and experiences, across race, color, sex, age, religion, class, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge, source of income, housing status, and gender identity. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized and underrepresented communities to apply for this position. We also encourage you to read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement available on our website.
Position is open immediately and will be closed when filled. Applications received by April 1, 2025 will be given preference.
Title: Pre-Litigation Paralegal
Company: Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Location: Washington, DC
