Supervising Attorney
McPhail Sanchez, LLC, Chicago, IL, United States
Every day, people across Illinois are denied the basic rights to which they are entitled under the law simply because they can’t afford a lawyer. It’s Prairie State Legal Services mission to change that.
PSLS is currently seeking a Supervising Attorney position in our Joliet office. The Supervising Attorney assists the Managing Attorney with supervising and enabling the staff at the local offices to provide exceptional legal services to clients. The Supervising Attorney is responsible for providing management, case support, and legal knowledge to a select group of staff attorneys while managing their own casework. The work of the Supervising Attorney allows the organization to achieve its mission of providing equal access to justice and legal support to underserved communities on a local level.
Responsibilities
Provide day to day supervision of legal work and provide ongoing feedback as necessary
Review written work of case handlers
Ensure that case handlers are engaging in timely, effective, and meaningful case planning
Assist in leading case assignment meetings and making case acceptance decisions
Conduct formal case review to ensure all cases are progressing appropriately
Assist the Managing Attorney in monitoring staff caseloads
Assist the Managing Attorney in ensuring LSC and other grant compliance
Assist the Managing Attorney in ensuring compliance with PSLS policies
Assist the Managing Attorney with completing annual and ongoing performance evaluation
Carry a caseload of approximately 75% of the applicable range based on experience identified in the Staff Attorney Performance Standards
Salary and Benefits
The Staff Attorney position is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a salary that is competitive with similar organizations. The salary range for the Staff Attorney position is $82,500 - $106,344 annually and increases with each year of relevant experience. PSLS is committed to providing an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to its full‑time employees that includes:
Health insurance, including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan including employer contributions
Extensive training and education program
Flex scheduling and partial remote work available
PTO that starts at 3 weeks per year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
Paid sick leave
6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
12 Paid holidays
Qualifications
Currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois
Five years of trial court experience
Litigation experience preferred
A member in good standing of any state bar for at least two years
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral/written communication, research skills, and computer competency
Organizational and case management skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member and leader
The ideal candidates will have demonstrated commitment to serving disadvantaged populations, and we will give preference to candidates who have knowledge of poverty law and experience providing services to low‑income individuals
PSLS is an equal‑opportunity employer that strives to create a welcoming 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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PSLS is currently seeking a Supervising Attorney position in our Joliet office. The Supervising Attorney assists the Managing Attorney with supervising and enabling the staff at the local offices to provide exceptional legal services to clients. The Supervising Attorney is responsible for providing management, case support, and legal knowledge to a select group of staff attorneys while managing their own casework. The work of the Supervising Attorney allows the organization to achieve its mission of providing equal access to justice and legal support to underserved communities on a local level.
Responsibilities
Provide day to day supervision of legal work and provide ongoing feedback as necessary
Review written work of case handlers
Ensure that case handlers are engaging in timely, effective, and meaningful case planning
Assist in leading case assignment meetings and making case acceptance decisions
Conduct formal case review to ensure all cases are progressing appropriately
Assist the Managing Attorney in monitoring staff caseloads
Assist the Managing Attorney in ensuring LSC and other grant compliance
Assist the Managing Attorney in ensuring compliance with PSLS policies
Assist the Managing Attorney with completing annual and ongoing performance evaluation
Carry a caseload of approximately 75% of the applicable range based on experience identified in the Staff Attorney Performance Standards
Salary and Benefits
The Staff Attorney position is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a salary that is competitive with similar organizations. The salary range for the Staff Attorney position is $82,500 - $106,344 annually and increases with each year of relevant experience. PSLS is committed to providing an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to its full‑time employees that includes:
Health insurance, including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan including employer contributions
Extensive training and education program
Flex scheduling and partial remote work available
PTO that starts at 3 weeks per year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
Paid sick leave
6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
12 Paid holidays
Qualifications
Currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois
Five years of trial court experience
Litigation experience preferred
A member in good standing of any state bar for at least two years
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral/written communication, research skills, and computer competency
Organizational and case management skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member and leader
The ideal candidates will have demonstrated commitment to serving disadvantaged populations, and we will give preference to candidates who have knowledge of poverty law and experience providing services to low‑income individuals
PSLS is an equal‑opportunity employer that strives to create a welcoming 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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