Staff Attorney- Consumer and Public Benefits

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a staff attorney to help low-income families and individuals with
consumer and public benefits cases in its Central Regional Office located 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 to consumers in collection matters
and in various public benefits matters, including Illinois Department of Employment Security appeals, Social
Security Disability and SSI, and government benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, etc.
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