Employment Opportunities
As of January 27th, there is one opening.

Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., is a 69-attorney legal services organization, serving 36 counties in Northern and Central Illinois, outside of Cook County. Legal Services is a challenging and exciting area of legal practice. Follow this link to find out more details about why working for Legal Services is a rewarding career choice.

Staff Attorney

Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position in our community legal services office located in JOLIET.  This position involves primarily senior citizen advocacy (consumer law, public benefits, housing), including representation and negotiations in court.  In addition, the successful applicant will handle cases in other traditional areas of poverty law and will participate in a full range of legal activities, including the preparation and conduct of trials for low-income persons.  Prefer applicants already admitted to the Illinois Bar, but will consider applicants who are taking the next Bar Exam or are already admitted outside Illinois under Supreme Court Rule 717.  Legal experience is preferred, but not required.  Salary starts at $40,000; depending upon experience.  Liberal fringe benefits.    

Please indicate position location in cover letter and send a resume, writing sample, and three references to:

                        Michael O’Connor, Executive Director
                        Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
                        975 North Main Street
                        Rockford, IL  61103

Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Prairie State Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.