The Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is seeking candidates for a Supervising Senior Policy Attorney position.  

The Access to Justice Division's (ATJ Division) objective is to improve access to the justice system for all users, particularly to those who are low-income or have difficulty accessing the courts, through creating standardized statewide court forms, improving language access and interpreter services, and developing training materials and educational programs for judges and court personnel, among other priorities. We share a vision of a community free from bias, systemic unfairness, and oppression, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

The Supervising Senior Policy Attorney a supervisory, professional position responsible for identifying ways for the Judicial Branch to address the growing numbers self-represented litigants (SRL) and limited English proficient (LEP) litigants coming to court with a focus on technology and elevation of resources through systematic outreach. Work is performed with considerable independence and with wide latitude for professional judgement under the general supervision of the Director of the Access to Justice Division.

A Juris Doctor degree and seven years of supervisory experience are required, along with a strong commitment to serving underserved and marginalized communities, self-represented litigants, and limited-English-proficient litigants. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in civil legal aid, marketing experience within the legal aid or non-profit context, extensive familiarity and comfort with adopting emerging technologies, regular court appearances within the Illinois court system, court or public administration involving project management, or substantial pro bono activities. More information regarding benefits for the position can be found here. 

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and completed Judicial Branch Employment Application to courtemployment@illinoiscourts.gov.