Company Profile

Legal Council for Health Justice

Company Overview

Founded in 1988, Legal Council is a non-profit law office that finds legal remedies for
discrimination, disadvantage, and disparities in health equity and well-being across the lifespan
of Illinoisans impacted by life-changing medical conditions. Legal Council’s attorneys and legal
advocates use a Medical-Legal Partnership model to provide legal services. We partner with
safety-net hospitals, medical clinics, and social services agencies working with low-income
communities to provide legal services. Legal Council operates on a hybrid work policy with a
minimum of two days on site.

Legal Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
characteristic protected by law. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, older adults,
LGBTQ+, and veterans are welcomed and strongly encouraged to apply. Legal Council believes
that having a diverse staff is an organizational strength and recognizes and values the identities
that staff members bring to our organization. We are enriched by the diverse experiences, beliefs,
and ways of thinking that employees of different backgrounds bring.

Benefits


Legal Council offers opportunities for advancement and career development, a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision; Generous Holiday and Vacation Paid time off; Sick Paid Time Off; Traditional 401k/Roth 401k with 2% employer non-elective match.

Hybrid work. Employees are required to be on-site in our office or at a partner site if applicable
twice a week between Monday and Friday.

Positions Available
  • < a day ago

    STAFF ATTORNEY

    Legal Council for Health Justice - CHICAGO, IL, United States

    Legal Council for Health Justice (Legal Council) seeks a passionate and mission driven Staff Attorney, with at least two years of experience in either legal work or social services, to advocate for individuals and families facing barriers created by chronic illness, disability, stigma, and poverty. The attorney will provide direct legal services, community education, and advocacy in partnership with healthcare and social service providers. About Legal Council for Health JusticeFounded in 1987, ...

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  • 1 day ago

    STAFF ATTORNEY - HEALTH ADVOCACY

    Legal Council for Health Justice - CHICAGO, IL, United States

    Legal Council for Health Justice (Legal Council) seeks a passionate and mission driven Staff Attorney to help advance health justice through policy advocacy, systems change, and strategic legal work. This attorney will work closely with Legal Council's advocacy and legal teams to support legislative, regulatory, and administrative advocacy while also providing training and community education in partnership with healthcare and social service providers. About Legal Council for Health JusticeFounded ...

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