Admitted to practice law in Illinois or eligible for reciprocity
5+ years of legal experience
Proven leadership skills in managing teams
Strong relationship-building and networking abilities
Team-oriented with collaborative mindset
Spanish language proficiency preferred
Experience serving low-income individuals is a plus
Responsibilities
Assist in hiring and onboarding new department staff
Oversee volunteer recruitment and retention strategies
Provide mentorship to Pro Bono Coordinators
Develop and present training programs for volunteers
Review cases for pro bono representation suitability
Evaluate volunteer work on individual cases
Address legal issues requiring attorney oversight during pro bono cases
Benefits
Health insurance with wellness credit opportunity
Dental and vision insurance
403b retirement plan with employer contributions
Comprehensive training and education programs
Starting PTO of 3 weeks/year, increasing with tenure
Paid sick leave
6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year
12 paid holidays
Full Job Description
PSLS is currently seeking a Supervising Attorney - Pro Bono Services. This role reports to the Director of Pro Bono Services. It is responsible for assisting the Director of Pro Bono Services in the development and management of a pro bono program that uses volunteers to support the work of the organization to allow the organization to expand its reach and achieve its mission of providing equal access to justice and legal support to underserved communities throughout PSLS' service area.
Responsibilities The Supervising Attorney - Pro Bono Services will be assigned a variety of responsibilities, including:
Assists Director of Pro Bono Services in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new department employees
Oversees volunteer recruitment and retention strategies as assigned by the Director of Pro Bono Services
Assists Director of Pro Bono Services in providing guidance and mentorship to Pro Bono Coordinators
Assists the Director of Pro Bono Services and Manager of Training in developing and presenting training programs to volunteers
Attends weekly pro bono unit CAM and assists Director of Pro Bono Services in reviewing cases to determine appropriateness for and scope of pro bono representation
Reviewing volunteer work for individual cases as needed
Handling other issues that arise throughout a pro bono case that require attorney input/oversight
Salary and Benefits The Supervising Attorney - Pro Bono Services position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a salary that is competitive with similar organizations. Our Supervising Attorney salary starts at $82,500 to $106,344 annually for newly licensed attorneys and increases with each year of relevant experience. PSLS is committed to providing an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees that includes:
Health insurance, including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
403b retirement plan, including employer contributions
Training and education programs
PTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
Paid sick leave
6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
12 paid holidays
Qualifications
Currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois or admitted in another state and eligible for reciprocity in Illinois
5+ years of legal experience
People leadership experience
People leadership experience
Demonstrated relationship-building, networking, and outreach skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Candidates with Spanish language proficiency are highly preferred.
We will give preference to candidates who have experience providing services to low-income individuals
