Legal Services Counsel
Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield Illinois · Springfield, IL · 4 mo ago
On-siteLegalFull-time
Job Duties
- Work collaboratively with the CCLS Director and other team members, including volunteer Counsel.
- Serve in diverse legal practice areas including, but not limited to, adoption, creditor and debtor issues, guardianship, immigration referral, landlord-tenant issues, government benefits, wills, and probate.
- Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in civil proceedings.
- Represent clients in court for issues most often including, but not limited to, landlord/tenant disputes, guardianship, orders of protection, and custody disputes.
- Absorb clients with self-help legal resources and processes.
- Refer cases to volunteer CCLS attorneys, monitor progress, and provide support.
- Collaborate with the diocesan Catholic Bar Association, where applicable.
- Manage all client information according to confidentiality dictates.
- Develop competency with the Hi Q client management program utilized by CCLS.
- Actively demonstrate compassionate and comprehensive listening skills with all clients seeking assistance.
- Develops community and diocesan relationships to further the mission and enhance the efficacy of the CCLS program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.
- Prior experience with in-court representation preferred.
- Maturity and flexibility.