The Revenue Litigation Bureau is responsible for recovering debts owed to state agencies. Those cases include tort cases arising from damage to state property, collection actions to recover fines and penalties, grant recovery, and a variety of statutory actions. The Bureau also administers the Illinois Estate and Generation Skipping Transfer Tax. The Bureau reviews all Illinois estate tax returns and litigates estate tax issues in state court as needed.
The Child Support Enforcement Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Joliet office to handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation in northern Illinois. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for trial work and experience handling a high volume of cases. Travel is required, as the Joliet office is responsible for child support cases in Will, Kendall
Part-time Staff Attorney – Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit Organization Description The Public La
Full-time Staff Attorney – Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit Organization Description The Public Law Center (PLC)’s Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit seeks an energetic, passionate advocate to join our team in fighting for justice for low-income tenants and self-represented litigants in Orange County through innovative, collaborative, community-centered lawyering to address inequities and pursue access to affor
Staff Attorney – Immigration Unit Organization Description The Public Law Cen
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate Job Responsibilities: - Develop and submit project proposals focusing on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues inadequately represented in the legal system, with a particular emphasis on serving rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to develop a compelling and impactful project proposal. - Work closely with the organization to refine and submit the project proposal to the fellowship sponsor by the
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate for 2025-2027 Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose projects focusing on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals or groups, particularly those serving rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to refine and enhance the project proposal. - Address unmet needs of underserved populations and work towards removing barriers to opportunity through proposed projects. - Work closely with organization to develop and finalize
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate for 2026-2028 Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose a project focused on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in the legal system, with a particular emphasis on serving rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to refine and enhance the project proposal. - Address unmet needs of underserved populations or work towards removing barriers to opportunity through the propo
Job Title: Fellowship for 3L or Recent Law Graduates Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose projects focusing on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues inadequately represented in the legal system, with a particular focus on rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to create a comprehensive and compelling project proposal. - Work closely with the organization to refine and submit project proposals to external fellowship sponsor
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose a project in the area of poverty law, focusing on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues inadequately represented in the legal system. Projects serving rural Ohioans are particularly encouraged. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to develop a full project proposal. - Aim to meet the unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity through the
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate Job Responsibilities: - Develop project proposals focused on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in the legal system. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to create proposals in areas of poverty law, with particular interest in serving rural Ohioans. - Describe how the proposed project will meet the unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity. - Work clo
Job Title: Fellowship Applicant for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (ABLE) Fellowship Program Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose projects focused on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals or groups, particularly in the area of Healthcare and Public Benefits. - Collaborate with ABLE attorneys to create comprehensive project proposals. - Address unmet legal needs of underserved populations or work to remove barriers to opportunity, with a focus on rur
Job Title: Fellowship Program for 3L or Recent Law Graduates Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose a project focusing on legal advocacy in the area of poverty law, specifically targeting healthcare and public benefits. - Work collaboratively with organization attorneys to refine and advance the project proposal. - Focus on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in the legal system, with a particular interest in proj
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate (2025-2027 Fellowship Applications) Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose a project focused on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in the legal system, with a particular interest in serving rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to create a compelling project proposal aimed at meeting the unmet needs of underserved populations or removing barriers to opportunity.
Job Title: 2025-2027 Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Develop project proposals focused on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in the legal system, with a particular interest in serving rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to refine and develop full project proposals. - Work with the organization to submit project proposals to an outside fellowship sponsor by the deadline. - Engage in legal advoca
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose a project focused on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues underrepresented in the legal system, particularly serving rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to refine and develop a compelling project proposal for submission to an external fellowship sponsor. - Engage in legal work that addresses unmet needs of underserved populations or removes barriers t
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate for 2025-2027 Job Responsibilities: Candidates for the fellowship are expected to develop and propose projects focusing on legal advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised individuals or groups, particularly in the area of poverty law. The project proposals should address issues not adequately represented in the legal system and aim to serve the unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity, with a special interest in ser
Job Title: Fellowship Position Job Responsibilities: - Develop and submit proposals for work in an area of poverty law, specifically focusing on Access to Meaningful and Appropriate Education. - Engage in legal advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in the legal system, with a particular interest in projects serving rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to develop and refine project proposals. - Aim
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose a project in the area of poverty law, specifically focusing on Access to Meaningful and Appropriate Education. - Engage in legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals or groups, especially those in rural Ohio, by addressing issues not adequately represented in the legal system. - Work collaboratively with attorneys from the organization to refine and develop the fellowship project proposal. - Subm
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate Job Responsibilities: - Develop proposals for two-year fellowship projects focused on poverty law, particularly in the area of Access to Meaningful and Appropriate Education. - Engage in legal advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in the legal system, with a focus on serving rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to refine and develop project proposals. - Work closely
Job Title: Fellowship for 3L or Recent Law Graduates Job Responsibilities: - Develop project proposals in the area of poverty law, specifically focusing on Housing and Community Economic Development. - Engage in legal advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised individuals or groups, particularly those who are inadequately represented in the legal system. - Aim to address unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity, with a special interest in projects
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (ABLE) Job Responsibilities: Fellowship candidates at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (ABLE) are expected to develop and present proposals for legal advocacy projects that focus on poverty law. These projects should aim to serve disenfranchised individuals or groups and address issues inadequately represented within the legal system. Special emphasis is placed on projects that serve rural O
Job Title: Fellowship for 3L or Recent Law Graduates Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose projects focused on poverty law, particularly in the realm of meaningful access to justice. - Focus project proposals on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals or groups, especially those underrepresented in the legal system. - Prioritize projects serving rural Ohioans or addressing the unmet needs of underserved populations and removing barriers to opportunity. - Collabo
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate for 2025-2027 Job Responsibilities: The fellowship with the organization involves developing and executing a project focused on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues inadequately represented in the legal system. The project should aim to address the unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity, with a particular focus on serving rural Ohioans. Successful candidates will work in collaborat
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose a project in the area of poverty law, specifically focusing on Housing and Community Economic Development. - Engage in legal advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised individuals or groups, particularly those not adequately represented in the legal system. - Target projects towards serving rural Ohioans with the aim to meet the unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity. - C
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (ABLE) Job Responsibilities: - Develop and submit proposals for work in poverty law, specifically focusing on Housing and Community Economic Development. - Engage in legal advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised individuals and groups, particularly targeting underserved populations such as rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with ABLE attorneys to refine and enhance project proposals for submission to fellow
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose a project focused on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in the legal system. - Collaborate with attorneys from the organization to create a comprehensive proposal in the area of poverty law, with a particular interest in serving rural Ohioans. - Address unmet needs of underserved populations or work towards removing barriers to opportunity thr
Job Title: Fellowship Candidate Job Responsibilities: - Develop and propose project ideas focused on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in the legal system, with a particular interest in serving rural Ohioans. - Collaborate with ABLE attorneys to refine and enhance project proposals aimed at meeting the unmet needs of underserved populations or removing barriers to opportunity. - Work closely with ABLE to navigate the
Job Title: Fellowship Positions for 2025-2027 Job Responsibilities: - Develop and present proposals for work in the area of poverty law, focusing on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals or groups. - Collaborate with organization attorneys to refine project proposals. - Address unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity, with an emphasis on serving rural Ohioans. - Work closely with organization to develop and navigate the fellowship pr
Job Title: Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and analysis on issues involving immigration, police reform, criminal legal system change, privacy and surveillance, protest, and First Amendment rights. - Engage in legislative and administrative advocacy by developing legal and policy positions on local and state legislation, agency actions, proposed rules, directives, and ballot measures. - Draft and edit legislation and model policies, and draft comme
Job Title: Legal Counsel, Academic Freedom Job Responsibilities: - Litigate complex cases at appellate and trial levels, focusing on First Amendment law and 42 . § 1983 civil rights actions. - Undertake immediate legal action in urgent situations and exercise initiative as a senior attorney to investigate potential cases. - Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. - Review and edit substantive briefs, maintaining su...
Job Title: Legal Counsel, Academic Freedom Job Responsibilities: As a Legal Counsel on the Academic Freedom team, you will play a crucial role in defending the rights of students and faculty at public schools and universities, ensuring that everyone can participate freely in the marketplace of ideas. You will be responsible for handling the most advanced and complex litigation cases managed by the organization. Your duties include: - Litigating complex cases at both appella
Job Title: Legal Counsel, Academic Freedom Job Responsibilities: - Litigate complex cases at both appellate and trial levels, focusing on First Amendment law and 42 . § 1983 civil rights actions. - Undertake immediate legal action in urgent situations and exercise initiative in investigating potential cases. - Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. - Review, edit, and ensure the superior quality of substantive leg...
Job Title: Legal Counsel, Academic Freedom Job Responsibilities: - Litigate complex cases at both appellate and trial levels. - Undertake immediate legal action in urgent circumstances. - Exercise initiative as a senior attorney to investigate potential cases. - Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. - Review and edit substantive briefs to ensure superior quality. - Participate in moot courts for both appellate and tria
Job Title: Senior Attorney - Housing Team Job Responsibilities: - Identify, initiate, conduct, and maintain a caseload of complex affirmative litigation. - Collaborate with policy advocates to draft, analyze, and implement legislation, and to oppose harmful legislative proposals. - Provide research and advocacy support through consultation, technical assistance, publications, training, and education, particularly to legal services organizations. - Create and disseminate poli
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Core Services Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will join the core services department of the organization, primarily assisting pro bono clients with legal issues concerning tenant's rights, eviction defense, subsidized housing, public benefits, criminal record sealing, and eviction record sealing matters. The legal issues the attorney may face can change depending on the needs of the client communities. The responsibilities include adher...
Job Title: Immigrant Rights Defense Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Prepare community legal education presentations and materials regarding the detention and removal process and the intersection between local and federal law enforcement systems. - Provide community-based organizations, members of the bar, and other partners with information and training regarding immigration enforcement and "crimmigration" issues. - Provide short-term direct representation to detained indiv
Job Title: Directing Attorney-Workers’ Rights Job Responsibilities: The Workers’ Rights Directing Attorney plays a pivotal role in leading the organization's Workers’ Rights Practice. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including: - Overseeing direct legal services, which involves designing and implementing systems for effective case management, quality control, and data tracking. - Training, mento...
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney position at the organization involves a range of responsibilities focused on protecting the legal rights of marginalized residents in Connecticut, particularly low-income adults with mental health conditions. The primary duties include: - Representation of patients at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, requiring a presence in the Middletown office five days per week. - Providing legal assistance relat
Job Title: Staff Attorney I - Kinship Care/Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Job Responsibilities: - Represent caregivers seeking guardianship for children in their care, utilizing strategies such as providing representation in contested and uncontested probate guardianship proceedings in Probate Court. - Advocate for undocumented minors in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status matters in Probate Court, which includes conducting client intake, preparing cases for pro bono
Job Title: Homeowner Protection Directing Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the VP Legal, Associate VP of Housing, Grants Team, fellow Directing Attorneys, program staff, and external partners to develop and implement all aspects of the Homeowner Protection program. - Supervise intake, case management, and client representation by staff attorneys and support staff, including conducting case reviews, assigning cases and tasks, and reviewing legal work. - Ident
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Home Preservation Project Job Responsibilities: A Staff Attorney at the Home Preservation Project is responsible for providing high-quality legal representation in civil legal matters to low-income individuals. The attorney must gather evidence, advise clients about their rights, draft legal documents, and conduct civil lawsuits. The role requires interviewing clients and witnesses with cultural competence, representing clients in court and before
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Hybrid Remote Job Responsibilities: A Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing high-quality civil legal services to low-income individuals. The key duties include: - Gathering evidence, advising clients on their rights, drafting legal documents, and conducting civil lawsuits. - Interviewing clients and witnesses with cultural competence and handling various client representation tasks. - Representing clients in court and be
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Housing, Consumer, and Public Benefits Division Job Responsibilities: A staff attorney in the Housing, Consumer, and Public Benefits Division is tasked with a variety of responsibilities essential to providing legal aid to low-income individuals. Key duties include gathering evidence, advising clients on their legal rights, drafting legal documents, and conducting civil lawsuits. The attorney must conduct interviews with clients and witnesses wi...
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Hybrid Remote Job Responsibilities: A Staff Attorney at the organization is expected to provide daily representation in civil legal matters to low-income persons. The position involves gathering evidence, advising clients about their rights, drafting legal documents, and conducting civil lawsuits. The attorney must interview clients and witnesses with cultural competence and handle various tasks in representing clients. They represent clients in c
Job Title: Staff Attorney - LAYAC Denton Hybrid/Remote Job Responsibilities: A Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing daily representation in civil legal matters with a focus on public interest law. The attorney must gather evidence, advise clients on their rights, draft legal documents, and conduct civil lawsuits. They will interview clients and witnesses with cultural competence and represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administra
Job Title: Staff Attorney – LASSA (Full-Time Position) Job Responsibilities: A Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing high-quality legal representation in civil legal matters to survivors of sexual assault and trauma. The attorney will gather evidence, advise clients on their rights, draft legal documents, and conduct civil lawsuits. Key responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients and witnesses with cultural competence - Representing clients ...
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: A Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing daily representation in civil legal matters to low-income individuals. This includes gathering evidence, advising clients about their rights, drafting legal documents, and conducting civil lawsuits. The attorney must interview clients and witnesses with cultural competence and represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of gove
Job Title: Staff Attorney HCPB (Full-Time) Job Responsibilities: A Staff Attorney in the Housing, Consumer & Public Benefits department is responsible for providing high-quality legal representation to low-income individuals in civil legal matters. Key responsibilities include: - Gathering evidence, advising clients about their rights, drafting legal documents, and conducting civil lawsuits. - Interviewing clients and witnesses with cultural competence and representing clien
**Job Title: Staff Attorney - Hybrid/Remote** **Job Responsibilities:** A Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for a range of duties designed to provide comprehensive legal support and advocacy for low-income individuals. Key responsibilities include: - Gathering evidence, advising clients about their rights, drafting legal documents, and conducting civil lawsuits. - Interviewing clients and witnesses with cultural competence. - Representing clients in court a
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Odessa LASSA (Full-Time Position) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA) project is responsible for providing daily representation in civil legal matters to survivors of sexual assault and trauma. This role involves working collaboratively with partner agencies, including domestic violence shelters and crisis centers, to provide coordinated and holistic advocacy. The attorney must gather...
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Medical Legal Partnership (Full-Time) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Medical Legal Partnership is responsible for providing high-quality civil legal services to low-income individuals and families, particularly those impacted by mental health issues. Key duties include: - Gathering evidence, advising clients on their rights, drafting legal documents, and conducting civil lawsuits. - Interviewing clients and witnesses with cultu...
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Family Unit Job Responsibilities: A staff attorney in the Family Unit is responsible for a variety of legal tasks aimed at providing support and representation to low-income individuals in family civil legal matters. Key responsibilities include: - Gathering evidence and advising clients about their legal rights. - Drafting legal documents and conducting civil lawsuits. - Interviewing clients and witnesses with cultural competence. - Representi...
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Family Law Hybrid/Remote Job Responsibilities: A Staff Attorney in the Family Unit is responsible for a variety of critical legal tasks and community engagement efforts. Key responsibilities include: - Gathering evidence, advising clients about their rights, drafting legal documents, and conducting civil lawsuits. - Interviewing clients and witnesses with cultural competence, and representing clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administ
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Dallas LAPSA Job Responsibilities: A Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing direct legal services and resources to qualifying low-income individuals in Dallas, Texas. The role involves representing clients in civil legal matters, including but not limited to housing, foreclosure prevention, landlord-tenant issues, consumer and debt collection, family, and probate law. The attorney must gather evidence, advise clients about