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Associate General Counsel, Illinois Education Association

Posted July 17, 2025


The Illinois Education Association-NEA (IEA-NEA) is currently seeking qualified, experienced applicants (two to three years of legal or equivalent labor relations) experience, with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting education employees through an organizing union, for the position of Associate General Counsel. 


UNION OVERVIEW

The IEA-NEA is a union of more than 135,000 members composed of Illinois elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty and staff, educational support professionals, retired educators and college students preparing to become teachers. Founded in 1853 to serve the interest of public education in Illinois, the IEA became an affiliate of the National Education Association in 1857, an organization currently totaling 3.2 million teachers and school employees working to make our good public schools even better for all students. The IEA-NEA mission is to effect excellence and equity in public education and to be THE advocacy organization for all public education employees. 


JOB DESCRIPTION

With direct responsibility to the Deputy General Counsel, the General Counsel and Executive Director, the Associate General Counsel performs a variety of tasks, from providing advice & counsel to UniServ Directors, to monitoring, analyzing and arguing cases before administrative agencies and courts to achieve IEA -NEA goals and objectives.  The successful candidate will possess a record of substantive skills in labor, education and/or employment experience, high interpersonal skills, a passion for working with union or not for profit sectors, and an openness to coaching for continuous learning and self-development. The position does not require Illinois residency and can be partially performed remotely. However, employees are required to own a vehicle and travel to attend frequent local/regional/state staff, department and member related meetings in the assigned representation areas.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides UniServ Directors (UD’s) and other IEA-NEA professional staff with resources, consultation and (where necessary) assists and/or participates in arbitration cases, including oral presentation of the case before an arbitrator, preparation of the Association briefs and/or evidentiary record. 

2. Assists UD’s and other IEA-NEA professional staff in examining fact situations to determine whether applicable labor and/or employment laws, rules and regulations and/or members’/fair share fee payers’/Associations’ rights have been violated, including supervising the receipt, gathering and/or organization of evidence and/or witnesses by non-attorney IEA-NEA staff in litigation matters. 

3. Advises, monitors, argues and/or defends cases regarding various matters, including discrimination, dismissal, contract nonrenewal, reductions in force & evaluation, members’/fair share fee payers’/Associations’ employment-related rights before school boards, courts, and administrative agencies. 

4. Engages in all IELRB Case Handling Activities, including Unfair Labor Practices, Impasses and Strikes, and Representation Elections. 

5. Initiates, plans and/or conducts training programs for members, leaders and/or staff, and provides input to the General Counsel for such training. 

6. Makes recommendations to the General Counsel for the development of the department budget. 

7. Supervises associate staff, i.e., initial employment recommendation, evaluation and remediation. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 License to practice law in the State of Illinois, or ability to obtain license as soon as possible. 

  • 2-3 years legal or equivalent labor relations experience. 
  • High degree of interpersonal skills (for interactions with staff, members, and the general public). 
  • Working knowledge of personal computers. 
  • Valid driver’s license.  

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 

 Previous experience in preparing and presenting cases before courts, labor boards, other administrative agencies, and grievance arbitrators. 

  • Knowledge of NLRA, the Illinois School Code and the Illinois Educational Labor      Relations Act and decisions interpreting them preferred, although working      knowledge of other public employment relations acts and other school codes. 
  • Working knowledge of school systems. 
  • Previous experience in training non-lawyers on legal issues.
  •  Previous experience in client counseling. 

  

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

Salary range - $77,407 per year to $92,241 per year; a benefits summary can be found at https://ieanea.org/about/employment/ under Salary & Benefit Summaries, Professional Staff. 

DEADLINE FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS: July 16, 2025. Position open until filled. 

HOW TO APPLY: In order to apply, please visit https://ieanea.org/about/employment/ and click on “Associate General Counsel.”  

St. Louis- Labor & Employment Associate (Hybrid)- Littler Mendelson

Posted July 2, 2025


Littler Mendelson P.C. is  seeking an attorney with a minimum of 4 to 6 years of litigation  experience to join the St. Louis office. Labor and employment law  experience is preferred. The candidate should possess  excellent academic credentials. Candidate must be licensed to practice  law in Missouri.

ABOUT LITTLER

Littler is the largest  global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively  devoted to representing management. With more than 1,900 attorneys in  over 100 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single  source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently  recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice,  Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most  influential employment law cases and labor  contracts on record for over 75 years.

Littler’s unparalleled  commitment to labor and employment law helps clients navigate a complex  business world with nuanced legal issues—building better solutions for  clients’ toughest challenges. With deep experience  and resources that are local, everywhere, Littler is fully focused on  its clients. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, Littler fosters  a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful  proprietary technology, Littler disrupts the status  quo—delivering bold, groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers  not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen  tomorrow.

BENEFITS

We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time  employees working at least a 50% schedule. Benefits include  comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your  spouse/domestic partner and children. In addition, we provide a superior  401(k)  plan, ample time off programs, mental health programs, family building  and caregiving, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability  insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and an  employee referral bonus program.

APPLY HERE: St. Louis – Labor & Employment Associate (Hybrid)
For more information about our benefits visit:  www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.

For more information about our firm visit: www.littler.com.

For inquiries regarding this opportunity, please e-mail Jonathan Arnold at joarnold@littler.com with the job title in the subject line.

Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This job posting is a  general description of the types of responsibilities that are required  of an individual in this job.  It is not intended to be a complete list  of the responsibilities, duties and skills  that may be required for this job.

St. Louis- Labor & Employment Associate (Hybrid)- Littler Mendelson

Posted July 2, 2025


Littler Mendelson P.C. is  seeking an attorney with a minimum of 4 to 6 years of litigation  experience to join the St. Louis office. Labor and employment law  experience is preferred. The candidate should possess  excellent academic credentials. Candidate must be licensed to practice  law in Missouri.

ABOUT LITTLER

Littler is the largest  global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively  devoted to representing management. With more than 1,900 attorneys in  over 100 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single  source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently  recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice,  Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most  influential employment law cases and labor  contracts on record for over 75 years.

Littler’s unparalleled  commitment to labor and employment law helps clients navigate a complex  business world with nuanced legal issues—building better solutions for  clients’ toughest challenges. With deep experience  and resources that are local, everywhere, Littler is fully focused on  its clients. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, Littler fosters  a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful  proprietary technology, Littler disrupts the status  quo—delivering bold, groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers  not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen  tomorrow.

BENEFITS

We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time  employees working at least a 50% schedule. Benefits include  comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your  spouse/domestic partner and children. In addition, we provide a superior  401(k)  plan, ample time off programs, mental health programs, family building  and caregiving, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability  insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and an  employee referral bonus program.

APPLY HERE: St. Louis – Labor & Employment Associate (Hybrid)
For more information about our benefits visit:  www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.

For more information about our firm visit: www.littler.com.

For inquiries regarding this opportunity, please e-mail Jonathan Arnold at joarnold@littler.com with the job title in the subject line.

Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This job posting is a  general description of the types of responsibilities that are required  of an individual in this job.  It is not intended to be a complete list  of the responsibilities, duties and skills  that may be required for this job.

Kansas City- Labor & Employment Associate (Hybrid)- Littler Mendelson

Posted July 2, 2025


Littler Mendelson P.C. is  seeking an attorney with a minimum of 4 years of litigation experience  to join the Kansas City office. Labor and employment law experience  preferred. The candidate should possess excellent  academic credentials. Candidate must be licensed to practice law in  Missouri and Kansas.


ABOUT LITTLER

Littler is the largest  global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively  devoted to representing management. With more than 1,900 attorneys in  over 100 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single  source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently  recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice,  Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most  influential employment law cases and labor  contracts on record for over 75 years.

Littler’s unparalleled  commitment to labor and employment law helps clients navigate a complex  business world with nuanced legal issues—building better solutions for  clients’ toughest challenges. With deep experience  and resources that are local, everywhere, Littler is fully focused on  its clients. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, Littler fosters  a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful  proprietary technology, Littler disrupts the status  quo—delivering bold, groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers  not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen  tomorrow.


BENEFITS

We offer a generous  benefits package to full-time and part-time employees working at least a  50% schedule. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision  plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and  children. In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan, ample time  off programs, mental health programs, family building and caregiving,  generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, a  wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and  an employee referral bonus program.
 

APPLY HERE: Kansas City – Labor & Employment Associate (Hybrid)
For more information about our benefits visit:  www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.

For more information about our firm visit: www.littler.com.

For inquiries regarding this opportunity, please e-mail Jonathan Arnold at joarnold@littler.com with the job title in the subject line.

Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This job posting is a  general description of the types of responsibilities that are required  of an individual in this job.  It is not intended to be a complete list  of the responsibilities, duties and skills  that may be required for this job.

Attorney I, St. Louis County Counselor's Office

Posted April 5. 2025


Description

This  position is responsible for Municipal Court dockets and may require  working night dockets approximately twice a week. The St. Louis County  Municipal Courts’ evening dockets are located in North and South County.  Other duties may include litigation, contract drafting and review,  legal research and writing. Advising employees, officials, and  boards/commissions throughout the County and other miscellaneous  duties. 

The starting salary will be $68,993.60 annually. Additionally, we also offer a flexible work environment, a  comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO)  policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please  visit Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website. 

St.  Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service  Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more  information regarding this program, please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.


Example of Duties: 

  • Prosecutes ordinance violations
  • Provides  legal advice, guidance and opinions to County employees, officials and  boards/commission to ensure compliance and adherence to laws
  • May  perform legal work related to administrative, transactional,  litigation, legislative and other matters handled by the County  Counselor’s Office


Minimum Qualifications

  • Candidates  must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and  current licensure as an attorney by the Missouri Bar Association. 


Individuals  who are waiting for results from the February 2025 Missouri Bar  examination may apply; however, such applicants are not eligible for  hire unless and until they are fully licensed attorneys, sworn in to  practice law, in Missouri. Such individuals may be made conditional  offers of employment subject to rescindment in the County’s sole  discretion.


Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A  selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant  which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's  education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results  of employment references investigated and any other appropriate  information available. The selection committee will admit to the  interview only those persons who possess the most job related  qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum  qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the  applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70  or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial  interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be  sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and  submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete  the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on  the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing  Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants  conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to  urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost  of screening will be covered by the County.   


HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.  


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The  policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to  support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons  regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,  disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,  veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of  Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.


St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor 

Clayton, MO 63105 

(314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

Fax: (314) 615-7703 

www.stlouiscountymo.gov

Mobile Legal Clinic Manager, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

Posted April 5. 2025


Mobile Legal Clinic Manager

The Mobile Legal Clinic (MLC) Manager will supervise the MLC Unit, including the Staff Attorney and

Paralegals. The MLC is housed at LARC, Land of Lincoln’s centralized intake system responsible for

conducting eligibility determination for applicants, providing legal advice to clients and making referrals to our regional offices. They will coordinate and oversee the operations of two MLC vans, manage schedules for each MLC, and ensure the efficient delivery of legal services to rural and under-served communities. This unique role requires extensive travel, collaboration with community partners, and proactive leadership in managing mobile operations.


Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in

Illinois. We are committed to working for justice with those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and to make positive changes in the communities we serve. Our attorneys provide holistic legal advocacy in partnership with community organizations, social service agencies, and faith- based groups.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise MLC staff and operations: Provide direct supervision to the Staff Attorney and

Paralegals, ensuring high-quality legal services and effective teamwork across the MLC unit.

2. Develop and manage MLC schedules: In coordination with the management team, create

schedules for each van to optimize service delivery across rural and underserved areas.

3. Coordinate outreach and partnerships: Collaborate with community partners and utilize

social media campaigns to advertise MLC services and reach target populations.

4. Oversee mobile service delivery: Ensure MLC operations align with organizational goals,

emphasizing client intake, outreach, and advice services in the field.

5. Client intake and legal advice: Conduct client intake interviews, assess eligibility, and provide

legal advice and brief services via telephone and in person at MLC locations.

6. Drive and maintain MLC vans: Be trained to drive the vans and oversee their maintenance,

ensuring they function as moving billboards and efficient mobile offices.

7. Administrative duties: Perform office work as needed, including intake duties at LARC.

8. Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with LOLLA policies, professional standards, and

funder requirements.

9. Other duties as required or assigned.


Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active law license in Illinois with 5+ years of experience.
  • Experience in legal services, particularly in rural or under-served areas, is preferred.
  • Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage operations in a
  • mobile, field-based setting.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
  •  Flexibility to travel extensively and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
  •  A satisfactory driving record.


Special Working Conditions and Demands:  Applicants must have reliable transportation. The position is primarily based on the road.


Compensation: $92,000 - $135,000 (depending on experience). Excellent insurance and retirement

benefits; excellent leave benefits. Land of Lincoln is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the public service loan forgiveness programs.


Please send a cover letter and resume with subject line “Mobile Legal Clinic Staff Attorney”

via email to: Dawn Beasley, Human Resources Director, at dbeasley@lincolnlegal.org.

Land of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people

of color, persons with disabilities, women, LBGTQIA+, and gender non-conforming applicants.  

Mobile Clinic Staff Attorney, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

Posted April 5. 2025


Mobile Legal Clinic Staff Attorney

The Mobile Legal Clinic (MLC) Staff Attorney will provide legal assistance through intake, advice, and

outreach services in rural and underserved areas. The MLC is housed at LARC, Land of Lincoln’s

centralized intake system responsible for conducting eligibility determination for applicants, providing

legal advice to clients and making referrals to our regional offices. Working closely with the MLC

Manager and Paralegals, this role requires extensive travel and a commitment to delivering high-quality

legal support in a mobile environment.


Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in

Illinois. We are committed to working for justice with those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and to make positive changes in the communities we serve. Our attorneys provide holistic legal advocacy in partnership with community organizations, social service agencies, and faith- based groups.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Client intake and legal advice: Conduct client intake interviews, assess eligibility, and provide

legal advice and brief services via telephone and in person at MLC locations.

2. Outreach and community engagement: Participate in outreach events, partner with local

organizations, and promote MLC services.

3. Mobile service delivery: Travel extensively to provide legal services in rural and underserved

areas, maintaining a consistent presence in the field.

4. Collaboration with MLC team: Work closely with the MLC Manager and Paralegals to ensure

effective service delivery and client support.

5. Case management: Use LOLLA’s case management system to document case details, maintain

client files, and ensure compliance with all policies and regulations.

6. Drive and maintain MLC vans: Be trained to drive the vans and assist with their maintenance.

7. Administrative duties: Perform office work as needed, including intake duties at LARC.

8. Compliance: Adhere to LOLLA policies, professional standards, and funder requirements.

9. Other duties as required or assigned.


Qualifications:

  •  Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active law license in Illinois with 2+ years of experience.
  •  Experience in legal services, particularly in rural or underserved areas, is preferred.
  •  Strong communication and client service skills.
  •  Flexibility to travel extensively and work in a mobile clinic environment.
  •  Proficiency with case management systems and mobile technology.
  •  Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
  •  Flexibility to travel extensively and adapt to a dynamic work environment.

 A satisfactory driving record.


Special Working Conditions and Demands:  Applicants must have reliable transportation. The position is primarily based on the road.


Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience). Excellent insurance and retirement

benefits; excellent leave benefits. Land of Lincoln is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for

the public service loan forgiveness programs.


Please send a cover letter and resume with subject line “Mobile Legal Clinic Staff Attorney”

via email to: Dawn Beasley, Human Resources Director, at dbeasley@lincolnlegal.org.

Land of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people

of color, persons with disabilities, women, LBGTQIA+, and gender non-conforming applicants.  

Staff Attorney, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Posted February 27. 2025


St. Louis, MO Office 


 Job Summary:
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. (LSEM), a non-profit law firm  that provides free civil legal assistance to people living with low  income/low opportunity, seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to work in its  Advocates for Family Health program, one of three teams in LSEM’s Health  & Welfare Unit.   The Advocates for Family Health program assists families, children,  and pregnant people to access Medicaid state-based health insurance  coverage and benefits.   The Staff Attorney will be responsible for representing clients in  matters before the Missouri Department of Social Services and the three  Missouri Managed Care Organizations. The attorney will also participate  in systemic work, including administrative advocacy and impact  litigation.   


Responsibilities: 

  • Legal case management
  • Legal research and writing, including drafting of administrative appeals and circuit court briefs
  • Negotiate with State Agency representatives, Managed Care  Organization staff, and medical providers to resolve Medicaid access  issues
  • Represent clients in the administrative appellate process, including at state fair hearings and circuit court appeals
  • Participate in multi-sector advocacy efforts to improve Medicaid policies and practices
  • Participate in community outreach activities and build referral and  educational relationships with community partner organizations and  medical providers


Qualifications: 

  • JD and admitted to practice in Missouri (or eligible to be admitted)
  • Previous experience working in healthcare advocacy, public benefits, or public health policy preferred
  • Previous experience working with the low-income community preferred
  • Desire to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Strong communication, research, writing, and advocacy skills
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office


Who we are:
LSEM advances justice through legal representation, education, and  supportive services. We partner with the community to improve lives,  promote fairness, and create opportunities for those in need. Since  1956, LSEM has provided high-quality civil legal assistance and equal  access to justice for low-income people in 21 counties in Missouri. We  accomplish our mission through systemic advocacy/impact litigation and  individual case work in a wide range of substantive civil areas which  are in our priorities, e.g., family law for victims of domestic  violence, prevention of homelessness/housing, health, public benefits,  consumer, education, disability, community economic development, and  immigration. As part of our community education/outreach efforts, LSEM  works with over 150 agencies and participates in over 35 task  forces/coalitions and has a vibrant Volunteer Lawyers Program.
 

How to Apply:
Upload your resume and cover letter through our online application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
 

Salary & Benefits Information:
The salary range for this position is $66,000-$99,000. Specific salary  offered to a candidate will be based on their experience. There are  opportunities for advancement, including raises. Excellent benefits  including medical, dental and vision insurance, a generous time off  policy (starting at 4 weeks per year), 11 paid holidays, 12 weeks paid  parental leave, 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans, long-term disability  and life insurance, employee assistance plan, and flexible spending  accounts.
 

Submission Deadline: Applications will be considered until position is filled.
 

At Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, we value diversity, equity,  inclusion, and mutual respect. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce  that represents our community and to be an inclusive environment for all  employees.
 

Equal access to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s office is  available. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the  interview/application process should contact Human Resources at the  e-mail hr@lsem.org. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is an equal  opportunity employer.  

Staff Attorney, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Posted February 27. 2025


Union, MO Office
Hybrid (in office 3 days a week)
 

Job Summary:
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. (LSEM), a nonprofit law firm  providing free, quality civil legal services to clients living with low  income and limited opportunity, seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to work  in its Union, Missouri office and the counties of Franklin, Lincoln,  Montgomery, Warren, and Washington. This is a hybrid work position, with  three days per week expected in the office. Additional remote work may  be authorized, depending on requirements for court appearances.
 

The Staff Attorney will provide direct representation to clients in the  counties served by the office in a range of civil legal areas. The  majority of cases are family law representing survivors of domestic  violence survivors in orders of protection, divorce, custody, paternity  cases and minor guardianships. The Staff Attorney will represent tenants  facing eviction and loss of housing assistance, and consumers facing  collection actions, and potentially of work on systemic issues facing  our client population. The Staff Attorney will provide outreach,  community education and training about legal issues that affect our  client population.
 

LSEM’s Union office offers holistic advocacy. The Staff Attorney will  work in close collaboration with the managing attorney, other attorneys,  social workers, and paralegals in the Union office and other LSEM  offices.
 

Responsibilities: 

  • All aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery,  motion practice, trial preparation and trials and appeals when needed
  • Managing a diverse caseload of legal issues.
  • Recognizing major systemic issues affecting the lives of low-income clients and litigating them when possible
  • Conducting legal research and analysis
  • Conducting community outreach and presentations
  • Working collaboratively with other staff throughout LSEM, other  Legal Services programs and community partners serving this population
  • Other duties or tasks as assigned

Qualifications: 

  • JD and admitted to practice in Missouri (or eligible to be admitted)
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law work or to legal services for persons living with low-income strongly preferred
  • Experience working in family law and with survivors of domestic or sexual violence preferred
  • Knowledge of USDA, HUD, and other regulations related to housing, and FDCPA and other consumer protection laws is helpful
  • Strong litigation and advocacy skills
  • Ability to relate well and work with low-income clients and collaborate with community stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills, work ethic, flexibility, and teamwork
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Open to creative and innovative ways of fulfilling the legal aid mission
  • Must have own transportation and be able to drive to court and to meet with clients across numerous counties.

Who we are:
LSEM advances justice through legal representation, education, and  supportive services. We partner with the community to improve lives,  promote fairness and create opportunities for those in need. Since 1956,  LSEM has provided high-quality civil legal assistance and equal access  to justice for low-income people in 21 counties in Missouri. We  accomplish our mission through systemic advocacy/impact litigation and  individual case work in a wide range of substantive civil areas which  are in our priorities, e.g., family law for victims of domestic  violence, prevention of homelessness/housing, health, public benefits,  consumer, education, disability, community economic development, and  immigration. As part of our community education/outreach efforts, LSEM  works with over 150 agencies and participates in over 35 task  forces/coalitions. LSEM also has a vibrant Volunteer Lawyers Program.
 

How to Apply:
Upload your resume and cover letter through our online application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
 

Salary & Benefits Information:
Salary range is $66,000-$99,000. Specific salary within the range will  be determined by years of experience. Excellent benefits including  medical, dental and vision insurance, a generous time off policy  (starting at 4 weeks per year), 11 paid holidays, 12 weeks paid parental  leave, 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans, long-term disability and  life insurance, employee assistance plan, and flexible spending account.
 

Submission Deadline:  Applications will be considered until position is filled.
 

At Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, we value diversity, equity,  inclusion, and mutual respect. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce  that represents our community and to be an inclusive environment for all  employees.
 

Equal access to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s office is  available. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the  interview/application process should contact Human Resources at the  e-mail hr@lsem.org. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is an equal  opportunity employer.  

Associate General Counsel, Illinois Education Association

Posted February 13, 2025


SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary range - $77,407 per year to $92,241 per year; a benefits summary can be found at

https://ieanea.org/about/employment/ under Salary & Benefit Summaries, Professional Staff.

DEADLINE FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS: February 20, 2025. Position open until filled.

HOW TO APPLY: In order to apply, please visit https://ieanea.org/about/employment/ and click on

“Associate General Counsel.”

The Illinois Education Association-NEA (IEA-NEA) is currently seeking qualified, experienced

applicants (two to three years of legal or equivalent labor relations) experience, with excellent

interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting education employees through an organizing union,

for the position of Associate General Counsel. 

UNION OVERVIEW

The IEA-NEA is a union of more than 135,000 members composed of Illinois elementary and

secondary teachers, higher education faculty and staff, educational support professionals, retired

educators and college students preparing to become teachers. Founded in 1853 to serve the interest

of public education in Illinois, the IEA became an affiliate of the National Education Association in

1857, an organization currently totaling 3.2 million teachers and school employees working to make

our good public schools even better for all students. The IEA-NEA mission is to effect excellence and

equity in public education and to be THE advocacy organization for all public education employees. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

With direct responsibility to the Deputy General Counsel, the General Counsel and Executive

Director, the Associate General Counsel performs a variety of tasks, from providing advice & counsel to UniServ Directors, to monitoring, analyzing and arguing cases before administrative agencies and courts to achieve IEA -NEA goals and objectives.  The successful candidate will possess a record of substantive skills in labor, education and/or employment experience, high interpersonal skills, a passion for working with union or not for profit sectors, and an openness to coaching for continuous

learning and self-development. The position does not require Illinois residency and can be partially

performed remotely. However, employees are required to own a vehicle and travel to attend frequent

local/regional/state staff, department and member related meetings in the assigned representation

areas.

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