Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney

The candidate' will assist survivors with their domestic relations (divorces) or parentage (unmarried couples) cases. The attorney will gain invaluable experience in negotiations, settlement conferences, litigation (including drafting, depositions, discovery, pretrial conferences, as well as contested hearings and trials). Responsibilities include civil representation in orders of protection, family law and civil no contact orders for clients with domestic violence and/or sexual assault issues. The attorney will work with counseling and advocacy staff to provide a coordinated response to clients’ needs. The staff attorney will participate in systemic advocacy and policy reform. In-house and external trainings and CLE’s are encouraged at the start of employment and throughout tenure at firm. Mentorship and guidance are given to all staff attorneys, especially to entry-level attorneys.

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Life Span Center for Legal Services
PO Box 445
Des Plaines
Illinois
United States 60016
Website : http://www.life-span.org/