Nursing Home Community Ombudsman Paralegal (Lake County) - Long-Term Care - Legal Aid Chicago
Job Description
For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Excellent oral and written skills
- A commitment to social justice
- Experience working with the elderly or people with disabilities is helpful
- Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers and the community we serve
- Spanish fluency is a plus
- Basic internet and computer skills are required, including familiarity with such programs as MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Good organizational skills are essential
- Previous experience with long-term care facilities is preferred
- Car and valid driver’s license required
Benefits
Legal Aid Chicago Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including Bilingual staff are eligible for an additional stipendMedical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employmentTime Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment15 paid holidays and four (4) additional floating holidaysTwelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no costAccess to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no costMonthly internet reimbursement
Position Type
Full-time