VISTA Attorney- Consumer Rights Volunteer Projects Coordinator

For over 50 years LAF has provided people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago with comprehensive free legal services to resolve non-criminal issues. Each year LAF’s more than 80 full-time attorneys and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions.
Position Description: A VISTA Attorney serving as LAF’s Consumer Rights Volunteer Projects Coordinator will coordinate with LAF attorneys in efforts to increase the capacity of the agency’s Consumer Practice Group to serve low-income residents of Cook County seeking assistance with consumer law related issues, such as bankruptcy or advance directives.
Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Consumer Practice Group Director, provide critical support to the LAF and volunteer attorneys staffing the Bankruptcy Court Help Desk, located in the courthouse of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; assist efforts to increase the number of clients LAF can represent by expanding the capacity of the ADAPT (Advance Directives and Property Transfers for Seniors) Pro Bono project; cultivate and strengthen relationships with senior service providers to raise LAF visibility and position the agency to better serve seniors in their communities.