Staff Attorney

Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

Job Announcement

Staff Attorney

AGENCY DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through eight regional offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 60 other funding sources.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER: ILS is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, people with disabilities, and other people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.

LOCATION: This position is located in the Bloomington office of Indiana Legal Services, with opportunities for a hybrid work schedule.

Position: Full-Time Staff Attorney

START DATE: As soon as reasonably possible

JOB SUMMARY: This is a full-time attorney position. The attorney will provide legal assistance and representation in evictions, housing, family, consumer, public benefits, and other civil legal case types and perform other duties as needed. They also may assist with community legal education and work with community groups as assigned. The attorney will work under the supervision of the Managing Attorney.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality legal representation in court proceedings in administrative, state, and federal court proceedings.
• Provide high quality legal advice, limited service, and negotiation.
• Review applications for legal assistance to assess legal issues and needs.
• Develop specialized expertise in areas of poverty law and learn to recognize issues and develop major litigation on issues of importance to clients.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with local and state bar associations and community agencies that serve or work on issues affecting ILS’s clients.
• Provide community education and work with community groups.
• Foster collegiality and teamwork within ILS, including sharing work product and expertise.
• Comply with all LSC and grant requirements and all ILS policies and procedures.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Indiana Legal Services which is to use the law to fight poverty and racism, empower clients, and improve access to justice.
• Licensed to practice law in Indiana or able promptly to become licensed.
• At least two (2) years of litigation experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
  
  

Compensation: Starting salary is $57,425 with a range up to a maximum of $75,535 depending on experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, a flex benefit plan and generous vacation and sick leave. ILS will pay up to $2,500 in moving expenses if the successful applicant needs to move from another city to assume this position.

TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.indianalegalservices.org/careers/ by submitting a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Applications or questions should be sent to [email protected].