Job Opportunities

Thank you for considering employment with the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic. We are currently seeking a Domestic Violence Law Practice Senior Staff Attorney, a Domestic Violence Law Practice Staff Attorney, a Housing Law Practice Staff Attorney, and a Housing Community Navigator/Outreach Coordinator.

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. NSLAC is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence Law Practice 

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 Senior Staff Attorney who joins our Domestic Violence Law Practice will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:  

• Work closely with the Director of DV Law Practice;  
• Provide direct representation, including more complex cases as lead counsel, including intake and initial client interviews, drafting pleadings, engaging in discovery, taking depositions, drafting and briefing motions, appearing before the Lake and Cook County Domestic Violence Court for emergency orders and plenary hearings, and before the Lake and Cook County Family Court for motion hearings, trials, and appeals; 
• Provide guidance and support to attorneys and staff in the Practice; 
• Work with immigration and housing attorneys if there are other legal aspects of the case; 
• Work with the Director of DV Law Practice on developing, revising, and maintaining training standards and materials for all Domestic Violence Law Practice staff, including client intake processes, case management, litigation protocols, and related systems. 
• Supervise, train, and support the professional growth of volunteer attorneys, law and undergraduate interns; 
• Build, manage, and maintain relationships with outside counsel, other legal advocacy organizations, local townships, DV shelters, stakeholders, or other external agencies; 
• Ensure compliance with ethical rules and all applicable regulations; 
• Represent NSLAC at community functions and at other events as requested. 

Qualifications/Skills: 

• J.D. and good standing to practice law in Illinois required; 
• 3+ years in a family law practice with significant experience representing survivors of domestic violence; 
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required; 
• Understanding of the NSLAC’s public interest law/nonprofit mission; 
• A demonstrated team player with exemplary interpersonal skills in collaborating and communicating with others; 
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work independently and manage own caseload; 
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced nonprofit start-up environment. 

Salary range: $68,000-$80,000 per year, depending on experience. Generous vacation policy. Health, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) provided. 

Interested candidates should submit their resume with the cover letter to info@nslegalaid.org. 

NSLAC is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence Law Practice 

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 Staff Attorney who joins our Domestic Violence Law Practice will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:  

• Work closely with the Director of Domestic Violence Law Practice. Lead all phases of law practice, including intake and initial client interviews, drafting pleadings, engaging in discovery, taking depositions, drafting and briefing motions, appearing before the Lake and Cook County Domestic Violence Court for emergency orders and plenary hearings, and before the Lake and Cook County Family Court for motion hearings, trials and, if necessary, appeals. 
• Work with immigration and housing attorneys if there are immigration or housing aspects of the case. 
• Supervise, train, and support the professional growth of volunteer attorneys and legal interns. 
• Build, manage, and maintain relationships with outside counsel and other legal advocacy community organizations. 
• Collaborate with the team to identify, develop, revise, and implement client intake systems, case management, litigation protocols and related systems. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with local townships, DV agencies, shelters, stakeholders, or other external agencies. 
• Ensure compliance with ethical rules and all applicable regulations. 

Qualifications/Skills: 

• J.D. and good standing to practice law in Illinois required. 
• 1+ years in a family law practice with experience representing survivors of domestic violence. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. 
• Understanding of the NSLAC’s public interest law/nonprofit mission. 
• A demonstrated team player with exemplary interpersonal skills in collaborating and communicating with others. 
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work independently and manage your own caseload. 
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced nonprofit start-up environment. 

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Generous vacation policy. Health, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) provided. 

Interested candidates should submit their resume with the cover letter to info@nslegalaid.org. 

NSLAC is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Staff Attorney, Housing Law Practice   

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 Staff Attorney for the Housing Law Practice will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:  

• Provide direct representation to low-income renters in housing cases, including evictions, terminations from subsidized housing, conditions issues, lease disputes, and illegal lockouts; 
• Cover cases at the Skokie, Rolling Meadows, and Waukegan courthouses; 
• Assist with off-site legal clinics in the community; 
• Conduct Know Your Rights presentations and workshops for the community on housing law-related topics; 
• Supervise and train law and undergraduate interns; 
• Collaborate with the Domestic Violence Law Practice and Immigration Law Practice teams, ensuring a holistic approach to client matters;
• Perform other responsibilities needed to ensure NSLAC team’s success. 

Qualifications/Skills: 

• J.D. degree and Illinois law license required; 
• Understanding of the NSLAC’s public interest law/nonprofit mission; 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; 
• A demonstrated team player with exemplary interpersonal skills in collaborating and communicating with others; 
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work independently and manage own caseload; 
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced nonprofit start-up environment. 

Salary: $60,000-$70,000 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 

NSLAC is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Housing Community Navigator/Outreach Coordinator 

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 Housing Community Navigator/Outreach Coordinator joining our Housing Law Practice will focus on community outreach to educate low-income renters about their rights.  The Community Navigator will be expected to assume the following responsibilities: 

• Build strong relationships with local organizations working with underserved populations in the Chicago northern suburbs, including Lake County and North Suburban Cook County.  
• Coordinate outreach initiatives promoting information about NSLAC legal services and housing policies impacting communities. 
• Conduct housing Know Your Rights presentations for renters. 
• Consult with Housing staff attorneys and help renters complete their applications for rental assistance programs. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain tracking system to measure outreach and outcomes. 
• Collaborate with outreach staff from the Immigration Law and Domestic Violence Law Practices; 
• Assist with grant reporting. 

 Qualifications/Skills: 

• Bachelor’s Degree. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. 
• A demonstrated team-player with exemplary interpersonal skills in collaborating and communicating with others. 
• Willing to take initiative and think creatively to work through barriers. 
• Excellent public speaking skills. 
• General knowledge of housing laws and policies preferred, but not required. 
• Knowledge of community resources in NSLAC’s service area. 
• Experience working with the immigrant community preferred. 

Salary: $42,000—$48,000 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. 

NSLAC is an equal-opportunity employer.