Overview
Telephone Counseling Attorney Jobs in Illinois, USA at Prairie State Legal Services
PSLS focuses services on legal problems that impact our clients’ ability to meet their basic human needs, including adequate housing, public benefits, education, physical safety, access to healthcare, and similar needs. Our Telephone Counseling Service is staffed by 20+ attorneys and Intake Specialists who qualify applicants for service and provide legal advice by phone. The Telephone Counseling Service is the entry point for the majority of over 20,000 applications for legal help and over 15,000 clients annually.
The Telephone Counseling Attorney will interview clients, assess legal issues, and provide advice to clients by phone only. The attorneys also refer clients for additional service within PSLS where resources permit and outside of PSLS as appropriate. Telephone Counseling Service staff are primarily working remotely, full-time, or part-time. Candidates for this position must have the ability to be present at office locations for periodic training and meetings.
Responsibilities
Among other duties as assigned, the Telephone Counseling Attorney will:
Interview and advise clients calling from throughout our service area who are in need of assistance with diverse legal issues
Evaluate clients’ legal issues, conduct research while the caller is on the telephone, and provide legal advice relevant to the clients’ needs
Exhibit a high level of personal energy, organization, and commitment to the position and the PSLS mission
Salary and Benefits
The Telephone Counseling Attorney position is approximately 30-37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a salary that is competitive with similar organizations. Our salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,231 annually. The starting salary for the successful candidate will be determined based on prior relevant experience. PSLS is committed to providing generous benefits to its employees that include:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
403b Retirement Plan including employer contributions
PTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked
Paid sick leave
6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
Training and education program
12 Paid holidays
Qualifications
Candidates who are Spanish-English bilingual are highly preferred
Candidates must live within 50 miles of one of the PSLS offices-Illinois residence preferred
Currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois or admitted in another state and eligible for reciprocity in Illinois
Strong interpersonal skills
Reliable home internet access
Excellent oral/written communication, research skills, and computer competency
Ability to work effectively as a team member
PSLS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recruit, employ, pay, and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Title: Telephone Counseling Attorney
Company: Prairie State Legal Services
Location: Illinois, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Healthcare
