Job Opportunity AnnouncementEvery day, people across Illinois are denied the basic rights to which they are entitled under the law simply because they can't afford a lawyer. It's Prairie State Legal Services mission to change that.Supervising Attorney – Joliet, ILPSLS is currently seeking a Supervising Attorney position in our Joliet office. The Supervising Attorney assists the Managing Attorney with supervising and enabling the staff at local offices to provide exceptional legal services to clients. The Supervising Attorney is responsible for providing management, case support, and legal knowledge to a select group of staff attorneys while managing their own casework. The work of the Supervising Attorney allows the organization to achieve its mission of providing equal access to justice and legal support to underserved communities on a local level.ResponsibilitiesProvide day to day supervision of legal work and provide ongoing feedback as necessaryReview written work of case handlersEnsure that case handlers are engaging in timely, effective, and meaningful case planningAssist in leading case assignment meetings and making case acceptance decisionsConduct formal case review to ensure all cases are progressing appropriatelyAssist the Managing Attorney in monitoring staff caseloadsAssist the Managing Attorney in ensuring LSC and other grant complianceAssist the Managing Attorney in ensuring compliance with PSLS policiesAssist the Managing Attorney with completing annual and ongoing performance evaluationCarry a caseload of approximately 75% of the applicable range based on experience identified in the Staff Attorney Performance StandardsSalary and BenefitsThe Supervising Attorney position is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a salary that is competitive with similar organizations. The salary range for the Staff Attorney position is $82,500 - $106,344 annually 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 creditDental InsuranceVision insurance403b Retirement Plan including employer contributionsExtensive training and education programFlex scheduling and partial remote work availablePTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked at PSLSPaid sick leave6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment12 Paid holidaysQualificationsCurrently admitted to the practice of law in the State of IllinoisFive years of trial court experienceLitigation experience preferredA member in good standing of any state bar for at least two yearsStrong interpersonal skillsExcellent oral/written communication, research skills, and computer competencyOrganizational and case management skillsAbility to work effectively as a team member and leaderThe ideal candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to serving disadvantaged populations, and we will give preference to candidates who have knowledge of poverty law and experience providing services to low‑income individualsApplication DetailsPlease indicate ‘Supervising Attorney – Joliet' in the subject line. To be considered you must submit a cover letter outlining your interest and experience, your resume, three professional references, and a short writing sample (no more than 10 pages). Email: careers@pslegal.org or visit for more information.PSLS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a welcoming environment. We recruit, employ, pay, and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or other characteristics protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr