CDEL is seeking a Legal Director to join its leadership team. This individual will play a
central role in shaping and overseeing the delivery of high-quality legal services. The
Legal Director will supervise staff attorneys, interns, and pro bono volunteers, lead legal
program development, provide direct legal services, and collaborate with the Executive
Director on strategic initiatives.
This is a hybrid position, combining remote and in-office work.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision:
o Lead, support, and supervise supervising attorneys and senior attorneys.
o In conjunction with supervising attorneys, supervise and mentor staff
attorneys and serve as a key resource for the legal team.
o Oversee attorney performance, development, training, and retention.
Legal Oversight & Strategy:
o Monitor and disseminate developments in relevant legal practice areas.
o Provide internal legal counsel on employment law, contracts, and
organizational compliance.
o Partner with the Executive Director on legal strategy and organizational
priorities.
Pro Bono Coordination:
o Collaborate with the Pro Bono Coordinator to manage and expand pro bono
partnerships.
o Identify, place and monitor cases with pro bono attorneys and law firms.
o Maintain and nurture strong relationships with law firms, corporate legal
departments and bar associations.
Intern & Volunteer Engagement:
o Recruit, train and supervise law students, paralegals and undergraduate
interns, together with other CDEL attorneys and staff.
o Maintain and nurture partnerships with law schools and universities.
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Operations & Community Engagement:
o Oversee case management systems and ensure efficient service delivery.
o Represent CDEL within the legal aid community, including on committees and
task forces.
o Support the Executive Director and Development Director in managing funder
and community relationships.
Other duties as assigned.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
Minimum of 10 years of legal practice experience; background in estate planning,
housing, consumer law, and adult guardianship preferred.
At least 5 years of experience supervising attorneys and managing legal
programs.
Demonstrated commitment to community-based legal services and pro bono
collaboration.
Direct client service experience required.
Strong alignment with CDELs mission and dedication to serving Older Adults
and Persons with Disabilities.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple
attorneys, stakeholders and projects across different practice areas.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Skilled public speaker, comfortable presenting to a range of stakeholders.
Creative problem-solver with a solutions-focused mindset.
Adaptable, detail-oriented and enthusiastic about working in a team-oriented,
mission-driven environment.
Culturally competent and comfortable working with diverse and marginalized
populations.
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