We are Hiring a Staff Attorney!

CALA seeks to change legal aid by using its model, "community activism lawyering," to unite lawyers and activists to collaboratively empower underserved communities access justice and pursue social change. Through these partnerships, CALA creates “community activism-law programs” within, co-operated, and directed by our partner communities. CALA accomplishes its two principal objectives at once: provide cost-effective legal services to underserved individual community members and help our activist partners achieve broader social change. More info about CALA’s model can be found here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2018/10/29/lawyers-forget-the-client-welcome-the-community-how-chicago-is-working-for-justice-for-all/#24d42c8573ad.

 

CALA is looking for a staff attorney with genuine interest in community lawyering, connecting the law with grassroots activism, and being part of a new legal services model. The attorney will have three primary responsibilities: 1) handle litigation cases in the areas of employment, family and/or housing, 2) handle immigration cases and, 3) coordinate and staff a weekly community law program.

Candidates should have at minimum 2 years of experience in employment, housing or family. Immigration experience is a plus.  Candidates must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. They must also be prepared to work some non-traditional hours—evenings and the occasional weekend day—and in non-traditional, multiple locations; in exchange, they are afforded great flexibility in work schedule. Preference may be given to applicants who are fluent in Spanish.

The starting salary is negotiable—subject to union salary scale and ratification—and will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and salary history. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, travel reimbursement, generous paid time off, coverage of professional fees. 403(b) plan-matching, and potential bonuses. Depending on experience, there may be opportunities for the selected candidate to promotion or upgrade in position.

CALA is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to working closely and effectively with the communities that we serve. Individuals self-identifying as people of color, LGBTQI, socio-economically diverse, persons with a disability, or as otherwise having backgrounds and experiences underrepresented in the legal profession are highly encouraged to apply.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, references, recent writing sample, and salary history to hiring@calachicago.org. We will accept applications until the position is filled.

We are Hiring an Executive and Operations Assistant!

Executive and Operations Assistant Job Description

The Executive and Operations Assistant will support the day-to day implementation of CALA procedures, recruitment of and communication with volunteers, completion of accounting processes, and organizational development efforts. The assistant will also provide support to the Executive Director. The assistant will be supervised and report back to CALA’s Director of Programs & Operations.

Position Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Coordination of CALA’s intern/volunteers programming:

  • Recruitment, Interview, Acceptance Procedure, Development

  • Co-Coordinate orientation and volunteer appreciation events

  • Coordination of CALA’s communication efforts:

  • Create and implement monthly strategic social media plans

-        Development tasks:

  • Complete donor cultivation assignments

  • Coordinate fundraising events

  • Plan and implement fundraising campaigns for CALA

  • Support organization growth efforts 

-        Executive Assistant tasks:

  • Coordinate live meetings and conference call scheduling

  • Process reimbursement & check requests

  • Support Executive Director’s communications needs, including oversight of e-mail

  • Complete special projects for the Executive Director

-        General responsibilities:

  • Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mail distribution and filing

  • Create and modify various documents using Google Drive

  • Prepare meeting materials

  • Assist with the development of presentations and graphics

  • Record minutes at various meetings and archives them accordingly

  • Perform other related duties as assigned by Director of Programs & Operations and the Director of Strategic Growth

 

Compensation:

  • Full-time position (38- 45 hrs. per week)

  • Salary Range: $35,000 - $50,000 based on experience

  • Insurance (Medical & Dental)

  • 401 K Plan

  • Generous time-off and flexible scheduling

CALA is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to working closely and effectively with the communities that we serve. Individuals self-identifying as people of color, LGBTQI, socio-economically diverse, persons with a disability, or as otherwise having backgrounds and experiences underrepresented in the legal profession are highly encouraged to apply.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, references, recent writing/graphic sample, and salary history to cala@calachicago.org. We will accept applications until the position is filled.