Strategic Litigation Director

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see:over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legalassistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Eachyear our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legalproblems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfairevictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that allindividuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation,regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not animpediment to justice.Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, locatedin downtown Chicago, is ADA accessible and has convenient access topublic transportation and local expressways. This position may requiretravel to court or other outreach events.Position: Legal Aid Chicago is looking for a full-time StrategicLitigation Director to increase our capacity to realize positive impactfor our client communities through affirmative litigation, impactlitigation, and appellate advocacy. This position will report to aManaging Director.Responsibilities: The Strategic Litigation Director will:- Support the development of organization-wide standardized practices for litigation- Work with the practice groups to determine strategies and goals for affirmative advocacy and opportunities for litigation- Co-counsel complex federal or state litigation and appeals and supervise attorneys and staff who work on them- Identify and coordinate amicus brief opportunities for Legal Aid Chicago, particularly those that offer opportunities to use Legal Aid Chicagos experience and expertise in poverty law matters to improve outcomes for Legal Aid Chicagos clients and their communities- Assist the Director of Litigation and Training to determine the resources and training needed to equip each team to effectively litigate in state and federal court and within administrative processes- In coordination with the Director of Pro Bono & Community Partnerships, identify pro bono partnerships that can further develop the skills and affirmative litigation abilities of Legal Aid Chicago attorneys and community partnerships that can improve our understanding of issues and outcomes for clients- Assist the Chief Advancement Officer to identify foundations and other sources of funding for Legal Aid Chicagos work and otherwise participate in the promotion of Legal Aid Chicagos brand and fundraising efforts- Serve as an ambassador to elevate Legal Aid Chicagos work and the interests of its clients with key audiences, both locally and nationally- Collaborate with other organizations and entities to identify potential joint representation opportunities that advance Legal Aid Chicagos core work and its clients priorities- Other duties as assigned.Salary and Benefits:The budgeted salary range for this position is $125,000- $140,000.Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment- Time Off: 21 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment- 19 paid holidays, including four floating holidays- Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment- 401(a) retirement plan with an employer contribution after 3 months of employment- $100,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost- Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost- Chicago Bar Association Membership, at no cost- Reimbursement of annual ARDC registration fees- Monthly internet reimbursement- Legal Aid Chicago is 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program

Created: 2026-01-19