Illinois Legal Jobs

Prestigious law firm in Chicago seeks an experienced Litigation Assistant to fill an immediate opening. Summary: Assist with all aspects of litigation and filing of briefs  Responsible for cite checking, formatting and proofreading of briefs, conducting research and analysis Create binders with indices for pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and productions Review and analyze factual and legal information Trial preparation Qualifications: 7... read more

Legal Solutions Architect The candidate will partner with clients, company legal teams and other team members to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of specific legal engagements. Translate stated and inferred needs of clients and attorneys into specific technologies and methods. Synthesize the needs of multiple engagements and create requirements for systematic solutions that underpin company's varied legal practices. Design data-driven communications in a variety of f... read more

Conflicts Attorney Duties: Analyze conflict reports, document potential conflict situations, and propose resolutions. Facilitate conflict-clearing process by communicating directly with appropriate attorneys and Firm General Counsel, as needed. Procure waiver letters and engagement letters from appropriate attorneys as deemed necessary in each jurisdiction. Review and analyze terms of engagement and outside counsel guidelines, identifying issues requiring further review fo... read more

Strategic Pricing Coordinator The candidate will work with attorneys, the proposal team, Finance and the members of the Strategic Pricing department, as well as the Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer to prepare the financial and pricing responses to client RFP submissions. Will work with Department and Practice Group leaders to develop and implement staffing and budget templates that can be used as the basis for efficient development and evaluation of AFAs for ... read more

Data Analyst - People Analytics Group The candidate will conduct impact ratio analyses and adverse impact analyses using human resources databases to analyze employment activity. Assist in development of diversity and inclusion metrics, analysis and presentations. Prepare summary analyses in PowerPoint and other mediums for delivery of analytical results. Prepare Reduction in Force (RIF) analyses and create Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) disclosure lists. Ass... read more

Summer Associate Program, 2019 The summer associate program gives the chance to use what you've learned and get real law practice experience. Will work with experienced attorneys on challenging matters. Every three to four weeks, will be assigned to a different practice group to expand perspective and provide a broader experience. Special seminars to teach soft skills, the business of law firms and trends in the legal profession are part of the summer curriculum. Should pr... read more

Real Estate Associate Candidate with excellent academic credentials from a top law school is required. Admission to the Illinois Bar is required. Must have: 3-6 years of general real estate experience, including drafting and negotiation of documents in connection with the disposition, acquisition and financing of commercial property, joint venture documentation and office, industrial and/or retail space leases. Should be interested in a broad exposure to commercial real es... read more

Labor & Employment FINRA Arbitration Counsel The candidate must be admitted and in good standing in the state bar of the resident office. Will have 5+ years of significant experience representing financial-services industry clients in FINRA arbitrations or related matters, with working knowledge of associated person and registered representative disputes. Top law firm experience is preferred, and excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written comm... read more

Information Governance Business Analyst Candidate will: Keep abreast of changes in legal requirements, regulatory guidelines, including General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), data privacy and information security trends. Ensure that business needs are being met and enhanced using technology and best practices. Assists in leading, directing, and reviewing all activities associated with delivering technology products. Responsible for project timeliness, and customer sat... read more

Billing Assistant The candidate will log, generate, and distribute financial reports based on audit requests from clients in a timely fashion. Maintain Daily Time mailbox and respond to individual requests. Assist Billing Coordinators with managing time entries and edits, adjustments, write-downs, rate management and bill posting for many practices throughout the Firm. Prepare invoices in customized formats as required by Clients and Partners. Assist with back-up requests ... read more