Civil Rights Attorney Job Title: Civil Rights Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Civil Rights Attorney at the law firm will engage in comprehensive litigation activities within the firm's primary areas of practice. Responsibilities include: - Case evaluation, investigation, and filing - Conducting discovery, motion practice, and trial proceedings - Engaging in legal research and writing - Communicating clearly and persuasively with clients and in legal documentation - Mana
Job Title: Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Perform a variety of difficult and complex legal work with substantial discretion and minimal supervision. - Research and analyze the law on complex issues. - Synthesize legal research and analysis into coherent written memoranda or briefs for submission to clients, courts, or arbitrators. - Analyze and summarize complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggest alterations. - Perform discovery of various ele
Position Title: Staff Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Lead and participate in the litigation of civil rights claims at both trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts. - Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and prepare briefs for trial and appellate levels. - Supervise junior attorneys and paralegals as appropriate. - Provide superior quality representation throughout all phases of litigation. - Cooperate with the organization's Marketing a
Job Title: Tenure / Tenure Track Professor of Law Job Responsibilities: The Tenure / Tenure Track Professor of Law at the reputed firm is expected to engage in cutting-edge legal scholarship and innovative interdisciplinary work. The role involves professional involvement with the dynamic legal community, particularly in the Chicago area. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the distinguished and collegial environment of the national law school, which is part of a p
Lecturer in Law Job Title: Lecturer in Law Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the Lecturer in Law is to teach courses in the Law School, specifically focusing on subjects such as Equality and Human Rights. The lecturer is expected to enrich the Law School's curriculum by providing high-quality instruction in a variety of law, law-practice, and law-related areas. The position requires lecturers to have at least a tentative idea for a course or seminar to be
Attorney Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Attorney at the law firm is expected to engage in a collaborative environment, working closely with clients and fellow attorneys to develop innovative strategies that achieve mutual goals. The role involves asking the right questions at the right time and leveraging expertise and skill to connect the dots in legal matters. Attorneys are expected to view challenges as opportunities to innovate and develop legal tren
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Defend law enforcement officers and other municipal clients in federal civil rights actions, such as §1983 claims. - Collaborate with senior attorneys to manage cases and assist with all stages of litigation, including motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. - Appear in court for hearings, trials, and settlement conferences. - Conduct legal research and collaborate with team members on case str...
Civil Defense/Aviation Attorney Job Title: Civil Defense/Aviation Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Civil Defense/Aviation Attorney will join the Aviation and Aerospace practice at a law firm, taking on a diverse and challenging caseload with significant responsibilities from the outset. The attorney will be involved in civil defense litigation, preparing cases for trial in both state and federal courts. The role requires the candidate to perform excellent research, writ
Summary: - Law firm **Members Only** is hiring contract attorneys for various roles. - Hourly rate begins at $30/hour. - Projects typically last 8 weeks with potential for follow-up. - Seeking contract attorneys from multiple jurisdictions. - Openings in civil rights practice to support discovery for police misconduct cases. - Equal opportunity employer with a focus on diversity and inclusivity. - Encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender
Job Title: Civil Rights Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Civil Rights Attorney at the law firm will primarily handle cases related to wrongful convictions and police misconduct. Additionally, attorneys will have opportunities to engage in other civil rights, whistleblower and False Claims Act, privacy, and transparency cases according to their interests. The key responsibilities include: - Building strong relationships with clients affected by miscarriages of justice. - E
Job Title: Assistant State’s Attorney Reports to: Supervisor of the relevant section Classification: Full-Time Location: Daley Center Bureau: Civil Actions Bureau Division/Unit: Civil Rights Salary: $90,677-$159,936. Salary ranges are provided by law; however, individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and quality of experience. Any salary offered is determined by the Chief of Staff and is non-n...
Job Title AAG-Assistant Attorney General – Urbana Regional Office Job Responsibilities The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Urbana Regional Office of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office performs advanced legal work and represents the Attorney General in legal proceedings. Key responsibilities include: - Preparing and trying cases in various courts. - Providing information on inquiries and complaints submitted to the Attorney General’s Office. - Taking s...
Job Title: AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Toll Highway Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the Toll Highway Bureau is tasked with providing comprehensive legal services to The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. This public agency employs approximately 1,400 individuals and generates over $1 billion in annual revenue. It is currently in the midst of implementing a substantial $14 billion capital program. The AAG is expected to handle a variety
Job Title: AAG-Assistant Attorney General - General Law Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Attorney General in the General Law Bureau is responsible for representing the interests of the State of Illinois and its people in civil trial litigation. This role functions as a defense attorney for the State of Illinois, its officers, agencies, and employees. The key responsibilities include: - Defending cases brought against State of Illinois agencies, employees, and officers. -
Job Title AAG-Assistant Attorney General - General Law Job Responsibilities The Assistant Attorney General in the General Law Bureau is tasked with representing the State of Illinois in civil trial litigation. This includes defending cases against State of Illinois agencies, employees, and officers. Responsibilities encompass: - Responding to complaints and drafting pleadings - Drafting and responding to motions - Proffering and organizing written and electronic disco
Job Title: AAG-Assistant Attorney General - General Law - Chicago Job Responsibilities: Assistant Attorneys General in the General Law Bureau are tasked with defending cases brought against State of Illinois agencies, employees, and officers. Their responsibilities include: - Responding to complaints and drafting pleadings. - Drafting and responding to motions. - Proffering and organizing written and electronic discovery. - Conducting depositions. - Managing mediations and s
Job Title AAG-Assistant Attorney General - General Law Job Responsibilities The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the General Law Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office is responsible for representing the interests of the State of Illinois and its residents in civil trial litigation. The Bureau acts as a defense law firm for the State of Illinois, its officers, agencies, and employees. The duties include: - Defending the State in cases involving personal in...
Job Title: AAG-Assistant Attorney General - General Law Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Attorney General in the General Law Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office is responsible for representing the interests of the State of Illinois and its people in civil trial litigation. The Bureau operates as a defense law firm for the State of Illinois, its officers, agencies, and employees. The responsibilities include: - Defending the State of Illinois in various leg...
Job Title Complex Litigation Counsel Job Responsibilities The Complex Litigation Counsel position within the organization involves a range of significant and impactful responsibilities. The primary duty of the role is to ensure that federal agencies and officials adhere to constitutional and statutory obligations, safeguarding against federal actions that might unlawfully infringe upon Illinois laws, its residents, or the state itself. This involves focusing on federal ac
Job Title: AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights Bureau Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Civil Rights Bureau is tasked with building cases and conducting investigations regarding alleged patterns and practices of civil rights violations. Key responsibilities include: - Investigating civil rights complaints. - Drafting pleadings and responding to motions. - Conducting discovery and managing mediations and settlements. - Represen
Job Title: Chief Legal Advocacy Officer Job Responsibilities: The Chief Legal Advocacy Officer (CLAO) at the organization is a vital executive leadership position, responsible for directing and enhancing the organization's litigation, policy, and public education strategies aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ communities and individuals living with HIV. The CLAO is tasked with strengthening the organization's systems, infrastructure, and alignment with broader movement goals. As the
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Federal Litigation Job Responsibilities: The Assistant General Counsel, Federal Litigation is responsible for representing a reputed firm and its agents in litigation primarily in the Northern District of Illinois and various administrative forums such as the EEOC, IDHR, and HRC. The role involves managing an active litigation caseload and serving as counsel on cases where the board and/or employees are named defendants. The Assistant Ge
Title: Assistant Attorney General - General Law Job Responsibilities: Assistant Attorneys General in the General Law Bureau are tasked with defending cases brought against State of Illinois agencies, employees, and officers. Their responsibilities include: - Responding to legal complaints - Drafting pleadings - Drafting and responding to motions - Proffering and organizing written and electronic discovery - Conducting depositions - Managing mediations and settlements - Rep
Title: Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights Bureau - Chicago Job Responsibilities: An Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Bureau is responsible for building cases and conducting investigations related to alleged patterns and practices of civil rights violations. The role includes investigating civil rights complaints, drafting pleadings, drafting and responding to motions, conducting discovery, managing mediations and settlements, and representing the interes
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, College of Law - Experiential Learning - Externships Job Responsibilities: The Adjunct Faculty in the College of Law's Experiential Learning Department at a reputed firm is tasked with teaching seminars within the externship program. This role involves: - Conducting externship seminars in various areas, with a focus on public interest externships. - Performing all duties and responsibilities consistent with the qualifications and best interests o
Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Civil Rights Attorney in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience, including clerkships, with a strong interest in civil rights litigation. Applicants with more extensive experience are also encouraged to DutiesWork primarily on wrongful conviction and police misconduct with other civil rights, whistleblower, and privacy