The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy’s Criminal Record Relief Staff Attorney delivers all legal programming related to providing criminal record relief, including the Moran Center’s Expungement & Sealing Help Desk. The Criminal Record Relief Staff Attorney reports to the Director of Legal Services.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivers legal services related to criminal record relief:
• Provides direct legal representation to Moran Center clients and pro se assistance to users in petitioning for criminal record relief;
• Manages outcome data in collaboration with the Program Support Analyst;
• Creates and maintains legal case filing system;
Leads efforts in educating community members about criminal record relief:
• Provides informational presentations and/or trainings on various topics including expungement and sealing, how criminal histories affect employment and education opportunities, “Know Your Rights” presentations, etc.;
• Identifies legal issues within the community that require systemic reforms;
• Coordinates with the Director of Legal Services to identify opportunities for legal collaboration with other agencies and growth within the organization; and
• Represents the Moran Center at various community meetings, functions etc., as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
• Healthcare for employees, their spouse and/or children, including dental and vision.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for qualified expenditures, including for health care and childcare.
• 403B/Roth retirement saving plan with employer match.
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, wellness, holidays and winter break)
• Paid Maternal/Paternal/Family Leave.
• Cell phone and technology reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Supportive, team-based environment and commitment to ongoing professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• J.D from an accredited law school and current Illinois bar membership in good standing
• Prior legal services experience preferred
• Familiarity with trauma informed and culturally aware legal services
• Passion for social justice, working to advance the vision of more just, racially equitable, and restorative society
Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to Director of Operations, Shirley Kuzmanic-Galan at [email protected]