Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.
The Opportunity
As Manager of Legal Services, you'll lead and strengthen legal support for older adults and their caregivers. You'll oversee the delivery of civil legal services and provide direct client representation. Your focus will be on advance care planning, housing stability, and economic security, helping vulnerable individuals access the legal guidance they need.
You’ll supervise attorneys, volunteers, students, and interns. You’ll manage program operations and case flow, collaborating closely with the Director of Legal and Financial Client Services and other CJE programs to support clients with complex needs. This full-time management position is not eligible for union membership and is generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a hybrid work arrangement. The salary is set at $100k.
At a Glance
- Compensation: $100k.
- Employment status: Full-time, salaried, non-exempt.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
- Location: Delighter.
- Work arrangement: Hybrid: at least three to four days on site.
- Travel: Occasional local travel to CJE locations and presentations. No out of state travel.
- Union status: Not eligible.
- Application requirement: Résumé and cover letter.
About CJE SeniorLife
CJE SeniorLife is a leading provider of services for older adults. We're dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. Guided by our mission to support older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection, we offer a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.
What You’ll Do
- Program Management and Supervision
- Provide leadership for Goldberg Legal Services, ensuring appropriate client coverage and timely resolution of operational and staffing issues.
- Manage day-to-day operations of Goldberg Legal Services, including case assignment, caseloads, coverage, priorities, and workflow.
- Provide legal supervision and case consultation to staff attorneys and other staff, including review of complex matters and documents when needed.
- Supervise and mentor staff attorneys, volunteers, and interns.
- Coordinate with Clinical Intake, Benefits Services, Care Management, Holocaust Community Services, and other CJE programs when clients have overlapping needs.
- Maintain relationships with outside legal service partners and referral resources for matters Goldberg Legal Services does not handle.
- Support the Director of Legal and Financial Client Services with program planning, reporting, grant and funder information, budgeting, and service development.
- Direct Legal Services
- Give direct legal assistance to clients, primarily in advance care planning, including powers of attorney, wills, and transfer on death instruments.
- Draft and review client legal documents, including powers of attorney, wills, living wills, transfer on death instruments, and related advance planning documents.
- Stay informed and understand legal regulations, rules, and laws.
- Participate in outreach, presentations, and community education to increase awareness of and access to Goldberg Legal Services.
- Participate in CJE agency committees as needed.
What You’ll Bring
Required qualifications
- A JD from an ABA accredited law school.
- At least five years of relevant legal practice experience, preferably serving older adults, or in legal services, estate and advance planning, or a related civil practice.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
Preferred qualifications
- Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or providing substantive legal guidance to attorneys or other professional staff.
- Experience managing a legal services program, practice area, clinic, or significant caseload and workflow.
- Experience working with older adults, low-income clients, or other vulnerable populations.
Why This Role Matters
This role helps ensure that older adults and their caregivers can access trusted legal guidance on issues that affect their independence, security, and future planning. By maintaining high-quality legal services, mentoring legal staff, and coordinating with internal and community partners, you help expand access to critical resources while strengthening the consistency, effectiveness, and reach of the legal services program.
Benefits for Eligible Full-Time Employees
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer-provided life insurance, with optional spouse and dependent coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Employee purchase and health club discounts
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible nursing positions
Work Arrangement
This role is a hybrid position with both in-person and remote work options. You'll be expected on site at least three to four days a week. Hybrid work is offered to provide flexibility, but remote work is a privilege subject to agency policy, operational needs, and satisfactory job performance.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we invite you to apply and learn more about joining CJE SeniorLife.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CJE SeniorLife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.