Lawyer - Constitutional Law and Civil Rights The candidate should have excellent credentials. Candidate at all levels may apply.
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
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A law firm in Chicago is actively seeking an Attorney with 0-10 years of experience in civil rights law. The ideal candidate should possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and maintain an active State of Illinois and/or Missouri Law license in good legal representation and counsel in civil rights cases, advocating for clients' thorough legal research