Staff Attorney

We are now hiring for a full-time Staff Attorney to join our Team at DuPage! 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Interviews clients; identifies and analyzes legal problems; researches issues; advises clients of options and provides legal advice, often under stressful conditions.
• Advocates and negotiates with adverse parties to favorably resolve cases for clients.  Communicates with opposing attorneys, judicial officers, government officials and others as necessary.  Supervision may vary depending on complexity of issues.  In constant communication with large number of clients.
• Prepares and uses legal documents, discovery materials, agreements and court pleadings in consultation with direct supervisor.
• Represents clients in litigation proceedings under direction of immediate supervisor.  Uses discretion and resourcefulness in handling routine cases.  Using independent judgment, makes tactical decisions in courtroom settings.  Prepares clients and witnesses  for trial.
• Handles full caseload of varying complexity.  Learns case handling strategy and availability of resources in area of legal specialty.
• May assist in supervising law students and volunteers.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law Degree and admission to the Illinois Bar. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Good organizational skills.  Must be able to work independently. 
• Ability to respond to large numbers of clients in a professional and empathetic manner. 
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 SALARY:

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $66,500 to 72,500 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO)
• ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical services.
• MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.
• Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance necessary.
• Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian Dental.
• VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land area.
• Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost options.
• Company-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Transit. Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.
• Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
• 12 paid Holidays.
• Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning.
• Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Will preparation services.
• On-staff notary available to employees.
• ALEX, AI-powered assistance that will make your benefit decisions seamless.