Pays $85k-$95k — Social Worker market median is ~$91k (392 jobs)
About the Role
Social worker for University of Chicago Law School legal aid clinic. $85K-$95K. Evening/weekend hours as needed. One remote day per week.
Join University of Chicago as a Social Worker – Law School Legal Aid Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $85K - $95K
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- PSLF eligible employer
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker provides clinical support to clients of the Law School’s legal aid clinics by conducting assessments, drafting mitigation reports, and connecting individuals to community resources. Additionally, the role involves supervising law and social work students and facilitating clinical seminars.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a college degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience, with a Master’s degree in Social Work and an LCSW license strongly preferred. Experience working with vulnerable populations and navigating the legal system is highly desired.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 18% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.2/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
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