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Chicago office of our client seeks labor and employment attorney with 8+ years of experience in employment litigation/counseling. The candidate should preferably have higher education experience. Must have $500,000+ portable book of business. Legal

Must possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication and legal analysis skills. Should have JD degree from an ABA accredited law school. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills is needed.

This is a branch office of a regional Midwest law firm whose clients range from one person to start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. This is a full service firm that has offices throughout the mid-west. This is a great firm that dedicates a portion of its lawyers' billable hours to do pro bono work. This is a nice place to work, and people are quite friendly. The firm hires from both regional and national law schools and values an attorney's personality and diversity of experience.

Chicago office of our client seeks attorney with 2-3 years of complex commercial litigation experience. The candidate should preferably have experience in healthcare and/or securities litigation. Legal

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.

Chicago office of our client seeks financial services litigation staff attorney with preferably 2-4 years of experience in regulatory enforcement, and/or compliance. The candidate will be expected to contribute to a wide variety of financial services matters, including both private litigation and matters involving the CFTC, SEC, FINRA, securities and derivatives exchanges, and state attorneys general. Will serve in disputes over equities or derivatives trade practices, enforcement of the federal securities laws, or consumer protection issues. Work on related antitrust and white collar criminal matters as needed. Legal

Must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and the ability to work well on a team.

This is one of the youngest, as well as one of the most prestigious, of Chicago's major law firms. This firm has a strong entrepreneurial bent, and since its inception has grown tremendously with the explosive rise of startups and emerging technology companies. The firms and specializes in litigation, corporate, finance and real estate law. Instead of Fortune 500 companies as clients, the firm primarily relies on the historical base of entrepreneurial, diversified small clients that have grown quickly with the firm. Likewise, the slowdown of the high tech industry has constricted the firm's growth, and some say the growth will slow down, or perhaps decline, before the activity pick up again. But the firm is on solid ground and will once again ride the wave to greater success. Be assured that the firm does have its share of large corporate companies as clients. Because the partners are mostly younger than their counterparts at other firms, the place feels less institutional and hierarchal. Just about all associates bill over 2000 hours per year, but bonus is above 2200, to which the firm strictly adheres. Compensation is top market. Attorneys at the firms take the practice of law very seriously, and put out a great product for the clients. Accordingly, work is the primary focus of the lawyers at the firm, and the firm is not a place for the weak or timid, which is not to say people there are not nice. Both partners and associates leave their doors open and are approachable. You must have stellar academic credentials and meaningful law firm experience to work here. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work hard, produce great work product, and get highly compensated in the process.

Chicago office of our client seeks financial services litigation attorney with preferably 1-4 years of experience in regulatory enforcement. The candidate will be expected to contribute to a wide variety of financial services matters, including both private litigation and matters involving the CFTC, SEC, FINRA, securities and derivatives exchanges, and state attorneys general. Will involve disputes over equities or derivatives trade practices, enforcement of the federal securities laws, or consumer protection issues. Work on related antitrust and white collar criminal matters as needed. Legal

Must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and the ability to work well on a team.

This is one of the youngest, as well as one of the most prestigious, of Chicago's major law firms. This firm has a strong entrepreneurial bent, and since its inception has grown tremendously with the explosive rise of startups and emerging technology companies. The firms and specializes in litigation, corporate, finance and real estate law. Instead of Fortune 500 companies as clients, the firm primarily relies on the historical base of entrepreneurial, diversified small clients that have grown quickly with the firm. Likewise, the slowdown of the high tech industry has constricted the firm's growth, and some say the growth will slow down, or perhaps decline, before the activity pick up again. But the firm is on solid ground and will once again ride the wave to greater success. Be assured that the firm does have its share of large corporate companies as clients. Because the partners are mostly younger than their counterparts at other firms, the place feels less institutional and hierarchal. Just about all associates bill over 2000 hours per year, but bonus is above 2200, to which the firm strictly adheres. Compensation is top market. Attorneys at the firms take the practice of law very seriously, and put out a great product for the clients. Accordingly, work is the primary focus of the lawyers at the firm, and the firm is not a place for the weak or timid, which is not to say people there are not nice. Both partners and associates leave their doors open and are approachable. You must have stellar academic credentials and meaningful law firm experience to work here. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work hard, produce great work product, and get highly compensated in the process.

Chicago office of our client seeks litigation services counsel with preferably 4+ years of experience. The candidate under the general direction of the National Records and Docket Manager and the Chief Administrative Officer, and according to established Firm policies and procedures, will exercise discretion and independent judgment in facilitating actions required for calendaring, docketing and Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF). Will be responsible for providing day-to-day management of the activities of all staff members in the Chicago Docket Department, monitoring information entered into the Firm Docketing systems and providing Docketing systems and general litigation support. Maintain a direct line of communication to the National Records and Docket Manager on all substantive issues and provide administrative reports on specific activities. Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters. Directly supervise and fully manage the Chicago Docket staff and all docket related services, including all calendaring and docketing in the Docket system. Process new cases expeditiously and provide timely information to the Conflicts Department. Audit Docket entries placed in the Docket database for accuracy. Maintain a thorough working knowledge and ensure the proper maintenance and integrity of the Docket Department database as it relates to day-to-day work production. Conduct staff meetings and training sessions where appropriate. Create and maintain acceptable standards of professionalism for staff members and promote same to everyone utilizing the services of the Docket Department. Ensure exceptional client service levels are achieved in delivery of services to secretaries, paralegals, attorneys, and vendors. Ensure consistent application of Firm policy and adherence to risk management guidelines, as defined by the Firm's legal malpractice carrier, to minimize potential malpractice exposure. Ensure suitability of legal documents for filing and for conformance with applicable federal, state and local court rules. Assist attorneys in the handling of complex litigation. Meet with attorneys on special or large volume cases to determine how information will be entered into the Docket system. Appear in court on behalf of attorneys, if needed, for routine motion calls and similar actions. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Illinois state and local rules of the courts. Ability to research and locate current rules pertaining to other jurisdictions on an as needed basis. Communicate to attorneys information regarding rule changes and/or changes in court procedures. Draft appropriate memoranda and distribute to case team. Conduct case law, interested and involved party (including judges, potential arbitrators, opposing counsel) research and analysis related to prospective and active litigation; prepare corresponding memoranda. Answer civil and criminal procedural questions posed by attorneys, as needed. Perform on-going review of the automated court rule sets as provided by the vendor to ensure that they reflect accurate date calculations so that filing deadlines and critical dates are not missed. For each case being monitored, identify the correct rule set to be used in the calendaring system. Maintain knowledge base of e-filing requirements and procedures for all courts serviced by the Chicago Attorneys. Provide assistance and advice to attorneys and staff concerning electronic case filing issues. Monitor daily receipts of all CM/ECF to ensure that events are timely posted on attorney and Firm calendars. Supervise the staff to ensure appropriate Docket system reminders are set electronically and/or paper based reports are distributed to attorney and staff. Approve all client chargeback for case filings, photocopies or other court related fees, including sign-off and coding of vendor invoices and petty cash reimbursement requests. Periodic review of case status (active or closed).Create and distribute reports to attorneys, obtain information and update database. Mentor and train litigation associates and docket personnel on all Illinois court rules and procedures. Provide training on how to draft and file various types of litigation documents. Work with the Firm's Attorney Development Department to conduct in-house training (obtain continuing legal education credit, where applicable) on topics that relate to risk management, loss prevention, and Firm policy for the Docket Department. Provide training on the Docket system, court rules and filing procedures to Chicago legal and support staff. Work with the National Records and Docket Manager to implement procedures for systems, processes, technology and services to ensure continual service enhancements, cost reductions, and organizational consistency with Firm policy. Recommend changes in procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Department. Participate in meetings and discussions with other Firm office locations as related to Docket policy and procedure. Provide assistance with implementation of new technology and procedures affecting the Firm. Supervise staff and participate in the testing of docketing system improvements, enhancements and new applications. Participate in the selection of and training on future calendaring technologies. Attend all departmental or administrative meetings and/or conferences to obtain a "full-range" knowledge of the operation of the Firm. Assist with special projects as requested by General Counsel, Local Managing Partner, or the National Records and Docket Manager. Participate in professional organizations that promote the on-going education of Federal, State and Local rule changes. Prepare and distribute announcements regarding same to local attorneys and legal support staff. Maintain departmental attendance records. Monitor and review daily timesheets of Docket Department staff. Monitor unscheduled absences and identify excessive absenteeism trends. Consult with HR to determine proper disciplinary action, if necessary. Provide back-up responsibilities for the Docket Department in the absence of the Docket Coordinators and Assistants. Strong knowledge of Federal/Illinois State and Local court rules required, including expertise in Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures is needed. Managerial experience in the docket department of a large law firm is a plus. Mastery of applicable docketing/calendaring procedures are essential. Must be fully licensed in the state of Illinois. Legal

Computer proficient with working knowledge and understanding of Docket applications (i.e. CourtAlert, CompuLaw), Bloomberg Law, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and MS Word preferred.Ability to learn and utilize specific internal or third-party Docket Department software.Working knowledge of PACER for electronic filing and research is required. Exhibit high degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills in exercising independent judgment in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment. Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution and follow-through skills.Ability to identify and analyze complex docketing issues and inquiries and to recommend and implement solutions.Ability to function in stressful situations and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Supervisory/managerial skills necessary in order to interact and communicate with subordinates, provide instruction/direction/training, determine work priorities, and coordinate the activities of a work team. Ability to routinely travel to various courts and/or agencies and retrieve and/or distribute legal/written documentation, files, etc., or office files or supplies, weighing up to 20 lbs.

This is one of the youngest, as well as one of the most prestigious, of Chicago's major law firms. This firm has a strong entrepreneurial bent, and since its inception has grown tremendously with the explosive rise of startups and emerging technology companies. The firms and specializes in litigation, corporate, finance and real estate law. Instead of Fortune 500 companies as clients, the firm primarily relies on the historical base of entrepreneurial, diversified small clients that have grown quickly with the firm. Likewise, the slowdown of the high tech industry has constricted the firm's growth, and some say the growth will slow down, or perhaps decline, before the activity pick up again. But the firm is on solid ground and will once again ride the wave to greater success. Be assured that the firm does have its share of large corporate companies as clients. Because the partners are mostly younger than their counterparts at other firms, the place feels less institutional and hierarchal. Just about all associates bill over 2000 hours per year, but bonus is above 2200, to which the firm strictly adheres. Compensation is top market. Attorneys at the firms take the practice of law very seriously, and put out a great product for the clients. Accordingly, work is the primary focus of the lawyers at the firm, and the firm is not a place for the weak or timid, which is not to say people there are not nice. Both partners and associates leave their doors open and are approachable. You must have stellar academic credentials and meaningful law firm experience to work here. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work hard, produce great work product, and get highly compensated in the process.

Lisle office of our client seeks insurance coverage litigation attorney with 4-5 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have environmental litigation experience. Should have experience with drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions and interacting directly with clients. Legal

Excel in a team environment. Demonstrate a keen interest in developing and implementing relationship building skills both internally and externally. Have experiences that prepare them to work with attorneys, staff and clients from cultures and backgrounds different from their own. Be highly motivated and a self-starter. Possess strong business discernment. Be flexible and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. Have excellent written and oral communication, as well as analytical skills. Have excellent law school and undergraduate credentials and references.

This distinguished law firm was established more than a century ago and has four offices Illinois, Indiana, and Washington, D.C., and is comprised of a considerably large team of highly skilled and result-oriented attorneys. The firm's areas of practice include business law, public finance, and real estate law. The firm encourages community service and diversity at the workplace.

Chicago office of our client seeks insurance coverage litigation attorney with 4-5 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have environmental litigation experience. Should have experience with drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions and interacting directly with clients. Legal

Excel in a team environment. Demonstrate a keen interest in developing and implementing relationship building skills both internally and externally. Have experiences that prepare them to work with attorneys, staff and clients from cultures and backgrounds different from their own. Be highly motivated and a self-starter. Possess strong business discernment. Be flexible and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. Have excellent written and oral communication, as well as analytical skills. Have excellent law school and undergraduate credentials and references.

This full-service firm in Chicago has a nationally recognized reputation in many of its practice areas. With additional offices throughout the Midwest and the East Coast, the firm has over 200 lawyers ready to serve their clients. New associates are assigned to one of five sections: Bond/Municipal Finance, Business, Labor, Litigation, or Real Estate. New associates are encouraged to let the firm know what areas interest them, but all attorneys are expected to be willing to work in a wide variety of areas. New associates are also provided with early client contact. While some associates aren't ecstatic with the firm's bonus structure, this mid-tier firm does pay higher than many similar firms in the area.

Chicago office of our client seeks associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience in medical malpractice defense litigation. Legal

Requires strong academic credentials.

Chicago office of our client seeks attorney with 2-4 years of insurance defense litigation experience. Legal

They have offices in Chicago, Naperville, Joliet and Rockford, Illinois and have been around for more than three decades. The firm is respected in the legal community and has received recognition from top organizations such as Martindale-Hubbell and the Leading Lawyers Network in Illinois.

Chicago office of our client seeks attorney with 4-6 years of litigation experience to work on ERISA litigation matters. The candidate should have significant experience in class action and single plaintiff litigation under ERISA involving defined-contribution and defined-benefit retirement plans, including claims for breaches of fiduciary duty including prohibited transactions, benefits denials, indemnification, contribution, subrogation and reimbursement. Must have clear understanding of ESOPs, 401(k) and 403(b) Plans, ERISA's prohibited transactions provisions and exemptions, and the typical claims, audits and investigations brought by the U.S. Department of Labor, the IRS and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Large law firm benefits experience is preferred. Must also have experience in: Analyzing and researching case law regulations; Preparing pleadings, motions, memoranda, briefs and other court papers such as motions to strike, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgement, motions for reconsideration, answers and affirmative defenses, and pre-trial submissions, trial and post-trial motions; Preparing and responding to discovery requests, including working with clients to draft answers to interrogatories and requests to admit; Supervising document collection and production, including ESIG; Taking and defending depositions; Representing the firm's clients in court. Legal

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.