Staff Attorney- Housing

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a staff attorney to help low-income families and individuals with eviction
and foreclosure defense in its Central Regional Office in East St. Louis, IL. Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois. We are committed
to working for justice with those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to
advocate for themselves; and to make positive changes in the communities we serve. Our attorneys
provide holistic legal advocacy in partnership with community organizations.

The staff attorney in this position will provide zealous representation by defending tenants facing eviction
and filing affirmative claims; and defending homeowners from foreclosure and assisting them in
obtaining appropriate loss mitigation resolutions. The attorney will work with other Land of Lincoln
attorneys to establish and maintain relationships with community partners, perform outreach and
education, and develop impact advocacy strategies.

Responsibilities include:
• All elements of litigation including client interviewing, investigation, discovery, pleadings,
briefs, and representation at hearings at trial level and appellate levels if appropriate; settlement
and negotiation where appropriate
• Actively participate in community outreach and education
• Build relationships with community partners
• Supervise support staff and law students
• Other duties as assigned