[Job-Listings] Staff Attorney Position Available at Access Living Chicago

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STAFF ATTORNEY - FAIR HOUSING/DISABILITY RIGHTS

 

Access Living is searching for a Staff Attorney to join its Civil Rights
Team. The Civil Rights Team enforces federal, state, and local laws that
prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. The new attorney
will focus on fair housing enforcement and fair housing policy matters.

 

The Staff Attorney will: (a) work on systemic and individual fair housing
cases; (b) collaborate with Access Living staff, fair housing advocates, and
community partners on policy initiatives to increase affordable and
accessible housing opportunities for people with disabilities; and (c)
present trainings to various audiences regarding the fair housing rights of
people with disabilities.

 

The position supports Access Living's mission to be a change agent committed
to igniting disability power and pride, and breaking down systemic barriers.
The candidate will coalesce with Access Living colleagues and external
partners to advance this mission. 

 

Candidates must have the ability to collaborate with diverse partners,
including disability advocates, consumers, public interest/legal services
partners, and pro bono attorneys.  Candidates must also have: a demonstrated
commitment to civil rights and disability rights; exceptional communication
skills; superb writing and research ability; at least three years of
experience litigating in state or federal court, preferably in the area of
housing or civil rights; and strong people skills.

 

Admission to the Illinois bar is preferred, but we will consider candidates
who are licensed in another jurisdiction but willing to seek admission to
the Illinois bar.

 

Access Living is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with
diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including people with
disabilities, people who have personal experience with disability, and
people of color.

 

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. Access Living
offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes an excellent health
plan and a generous vacation policy (offices are closed between Christmas
and the New Year, in addition to paid time off). This position will work in
a hybrid capacity with a high level of flexibility to adjust in-office and
remote workdays on a weekly basis under the organization's hybrid work
model. Access Living also offers a very competitive 403(b) retirement plan
with matching contributions, as well as company paid short-term disability
insurance, long-term disability insurance, and basic life insurance.

 

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:

Ken Walden, Managing Attorney

kwalden at accessliving.org <mailto:kwalden at accessliving.org> 

 

We ask that you submit applications by December 11, 2023.