Ascend Justice
Managing Attorney - The Network- Advocating Against Domestic Violence
Ascend Justice, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The Network- Advocating Against Domestic Violence
33 N. Dearborn
Ste. 2210
Chicago , IL 60602
United States
POSITION SUMMARY The Managing Attorney serves as a senior level legal and policy expert, providing strategic guidance, technical assistance, and policy analysis across multiple program areas. This role supports organizational leadership by interpreting complex legal issues impacting survivors of gender-based violence, contributing to the development and delivery of policy initiatives, advising on program implementation within the gender-based violence sector, and ensuring provider program compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Managing Attorney also plays a key role in capacity building through training, technical assistance, and case or program oversight.
Responsibilities
Manage relationships with outside counsel and oversee legal strategy for The Network, ensuring that all legal strategy aligns with The Network’s mission
Supervise the provision of technical assistance to Network membership organizations— including legal advice, support, brief services and, if needed, full representation to survivors of gender-based violence & service providers
Advise The Network and its partnership organizations on compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support executive leadership in conducing organizational risk assessments and mitigation
Contribute to the development of proposals to support programs within their portfolio
Research, analyze and advise on legal system advocacy issues related to survivors of genderbased violence and engage in policy advocacy in support of best practices for survivors
Review legislative drafts and policy proposals for legal compliance and consistency
Consult with executive leadership regarding legal and law-related issues
Develop, coordinate, and conduct training to community partners and allied groups on legal issues that affect survivors
Monitor and advise on legal developments and requirements applicable to the administration of nonprofit organizations in the Network’s community of providers
Provide supervision to the Housing Advocacy department
Special Projects: In alignment with its mission, The Network often initiates special projects to support systems change advocacy, including the development of public policy, training programs, prevention and intervention services, and quality assurance mechanisms
Qualifications
Licensed attorney in Illinois or eligible for admission through reciprocity
Ideal candidates will have 10 years of experience working with individuals in crisis, including survivors of gender-based violence or people experiencing housing instability
Ideal candidate will have 10 years of relevant experience practicing as an attorney
Knowledge of service and housing needs of survivors of gender-based violence preferred
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; proficiency in Spanish preferred
Ability to work independently
Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents
40-Hour Domestic Violence Training required within 3 months of employment. This can be obtained through The Network at no cost for staff.
Familiarity with Odyssey and Cook County court systems preferred
Familiarity with LegalServer preferred
Pay scale and benefits Salary Range: $110,000-$115,000
BENEFITS The Network offers the following paid benefits to all full-time staff:
HMO, with the option to enroll in a PPO for an additional cost; 50% coverage for dependents enrolled in the HMO plan.
STD/LTD and life insurance, with the option to enroll in voluntary coverage for an additional cost
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and 14 holidays
Dental, vision, FSA, and Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity coverages
403B
Position type Full-time
How to Apply To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department at HumanResources@the-network.org with “first name, last name – Managing Attorney” in the subject of email. No calls, please.
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POSITION SUMMARY The Managing Attorney serves as a senior level legal and policy expert, providing strategic guidance, technical assistance, and policy analysis across multiple program areas. This role supports organizational leadership by interpreting complex legal issues impacting survivors of gender-based violence, contributing to the development and delivery of policy initiatives, advising on program implementation within the gender-based violence sector, and ensuring provider program compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Managing Attorney also plays a key role in capacity building through training, technical assistance, and case or program oversight.
Responsibilities
Manage relationships with outside counsel and oversee legal strategy for The Network, ensuring that all legal strategy aligns with The Network’s mission
Supervise the provision of technical assistance to Network membership organizations— including legal advice, support, brief services and, if needed, full representation to survivors of gender-based violence & service providers
Advise The Network and its partnership organizations on compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support executive leadership in conducing organizational risk assessments and mitigation
Contribute to the development of proposals to support programs within their portfolio
Research, analyze and advise on legal system advocacy issues related to survivors of genderbased violence and engage in policy advocacy in support of best practices for survivors
Review legislative drafts and policy proposals for legal compliance and consistency
Consult with executive leadership regarding legal and law-related issues
Develop, coordinate, and conduct training to community partners and allied groups on legal issues that affect survivors
Monitor and advise on legal developments and requirements applicable to the administration of nonprofit organizations in the Network’s community of providers
Provide supervision to the Housing Advocacy department
Special Projects: In alignment with its mission, The Network often initiates special projects to support systems change advocacy, including the development of public policy, training programs, prevention and intervention services, and quality assurance mechanisms
Qualifications
Licensed attorney in Illinois or eligible for admission through reciprocity
Ideal candidates will have 10 years of experience working with individuals in crisis, including survivors of gender-based violence or people experiencing housing instability
Ideal candidate will have 10 years of relevant experience practicing as an attorney
Knowledge of service and housing needs of survivors of gender-based violence preferred
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; proficiency in Spanish preferred
Ability to work independently
Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents
40-Hour Domestic Violence Training required within 3 months of employment. This can be obtained through The Network at no cost for staff.
Familiarity with Odyssey and Cook County court systems preferred
Familiarity with LegalServer preferred
Pay scale and benefits Salary Range: $110,000-$115,000
BENEFITS The Network offers the following paid benefits to all full-time staff:
HMO, with the option to enroll in a PPO for an additional cost; 50% coverage for dependents enrolled in the HMO plan.
STD/LTD and life insurance, with the option to enroll in voluntary coverage for an additional cost
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and 14 holidays
Dental, vision, FSA, and Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity coverages
403B
Position type Full-time
How to Apply To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department at HumanResources@the-network.org with “first name, last name – Managing Attorney” in the subject of email. No calls, please.
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