Bilingual Spanish/English Attorney (Legal Aid)

About the role

CARPLS Legal Aid is seeking a full‑time bilingual attorney to join its legal‑aid hotline team. The attorney will provide brief legal services to low‑ and moderate‑income residents in Cook County, working both remotely and on‑site.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver legal advice over the hotline and at court‑based advice desks.
• Review, draft, and revise legal documents for clients.
• Make referrals to appropriate legal and social‑service providers.
• Use CARPLS’ custom case‑management software to document interactions and track cases.

Required profile

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Illinois bar admission.
• Minimum five years of legal practice, preferably in legal‑aid or public‑interest settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving low‑ and moderate‑income populations.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with case‑management software.

What we offer

• Salary range $79,714 – $86,404 per year, based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with employer match, health, vision, dental, life insurance and pretax transit benefit.
• Hybrid work model: three remote days and two on‑site days per week.