Housing Attorneys: Be Part Of The Effort To Stop Post-Moratorium Evictions And Change The Culture Of Eviction Court

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33 N. LaSalle, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60602
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Lawyer's Committee for Better Housing
Street address: 
33 N. LaSalle, Suite 900
City: 
Chicago
State: 
Illinois
ZIP: 
60602
Organization URL: 
https://lcbh.org/
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

About LCBH
Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing brings diverse voices and perspectives to the provision of free legal and supportive services to improve housing stability for lower income renters, while advocating for the rights of all renters until everyone in Chicago has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. For over 40 years LCBH has served Chicago renters living in private rental housing who are facing unjust evictions or living in substandard housing. Through its analysis of eviction data, LCBH recognizes that eviction is a matter of fair housing and works to bring racial justice to eviction court.

Job Description
LCBH will hire approximately five attorneys to work with the Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt Early Resolution Program (ERP) and City of Chicago Right to Counsel (RTC) Pilot Project (pending). The ERP provides free legal advice and counseling to help tenant facing eviction to negotiate settlements and the RTC will provide extended representation in those cases where negotiation does not result in a settlement. These are full-time, exempt positions.

Requirements: 

Qualifications include
• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and affinity for legal aid work.
• Ability to sit for the Illinois bar exam in summer 2022.
• Ideal candidate will have participated in a law school clinic or internships with legal aid organizations or will have engaged in other work that builds judgment.
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred.

To apply: 

Application Process
To apply please send your resume, writing sample, and a thoughtful cover letter to [email protected]. Please include “2022 Staff Attorneys” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but we will likely fill positions quickly.

Affirmative Action Employer
LCBH strongly encourages applications from people of color, immigrants, women, older people, persons living with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with lived experience of poverty or racism, and people from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer

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