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Chicago office of our client seeks attorney with 3-5 years of employment litigation experience. The candidate should have prior management-side law firm experience and IL Bar admittance. Experience with wage/hour and/or class action litigation is preferred. Legal

Should have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently in a fast-paced environment.

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.

Chicago office of our client seeks managing attorney / national docket counsel preferably with 2-4 years of litigation experience. The candidate will work under the general direction of the Senior Director of Compliance & Information Governance, 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). Responsible for providing day-to-day management of the activities of all staff members in the 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 Senior Director of Compliance & Information Governance on all substantive issues and provide administrative reports on specific activities. Directly supervise and fully manage the Regional Docket Coordinators and Intellectual Property docket staff and all docket related services, including all calendaring and docketing in the litigation and intellectual property docket systems. 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. In conjunction with the Senior Director of Compliance & Information Governance, 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. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as well as state and local rules of the courts for the firm's primary jurisdictions. 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. Perform on-going review of the automated court rule sets as provided by our 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 Federal courts and those State and Local courts where Attorneys request e-filing assistance. 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. Answer civil and criminal procedural questions posed by attorneys, as needed. Oversee the intellectual property docketing function and staff. Monitor the creation of patent prosecution and trademark application renewal dates in the CPI system and provide procedural guidance to staff, as required. 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 chargebacks for case filings, photocopies or other court related fees, including sign-off and coding of vendor invoices and credit card reimbursement requests. Periodic review of case status (i.e. active or closed). Create and distribute reports to attorneys, obtain information and update database. Mentor and train litigation associates and docket personnel on 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 legal and support staff. Work with the Senior Director of Compliance & Information Governance to implement procedures for systems, and services to ensure continual 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 Partners, Department Heads and Senior Director of Compliance & Information Governance. Participate in professional organizations that promote the on-going education of Federal, State and Local rule changes, and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office practices and procedures. 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. Directly manages and supervises employees and is responsible for their overall direction, coordination, and evaluation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Firm policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing; training; scheduling, monitoring, and approving overtime; planning, assigning, and directing work; budgeting; appraising performance through employee evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; making recommendations for hiring, promotion, compensation, bonus amounts, and termination. Should be fully licensed attorney in IL. Should have strong knowledge of Federal, State and Local court rules required, including expertise in Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures. Managerial experience in the docket department of a large law firm is a plus. Computer proficient with working knowledge and understanding of Docket databases (i.e. ALN/eDockets, CompuLaw, CPI), 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. Mastery of applicable docketing/calendaring procedures are essential. Should have possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret and analyze source data, prepare correspondence and documentation, and proofread material for grammatical, typographical and spelling errors, and perform Docket file maintenance. Legal

This large, prestigious Chicago-based law firm with offices throughout the U.S. has established itself as being a premier, if not the best, labor and employment powerhouse firms in the nation. It now provides a range of legal services, including corporate and business law, general litigation, environmental and other related matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, industrial and manufacturing companies, banks and brokerage houses, healthcare institutions, transportation companies and other media conglomerates. The atmosphere is light and confident, as the lawyers are assured that their expertise is rarely rivaled by many of the other firms. Compensation is the top of the market, and associates are expected to work long hours. This firm offers tremendous growth opportunities for resourceful and energetic attorneys.

Chicago office of our client seeks general litigation attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The ideal candidate must have experience with writing briefs, taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings, drafting affirmative and responsive discovery, and experience with routine and complex filings plus some courtroom experience (handling routine court appearances, arguing motions, and/or presenting witnesses). Illinois Bar admission is required. Legal

Strong academic record and excellent electronic data management skills, research, writing, and oral communication skills are required.

This is a large, prestigious full service firm based in Chicago, with offices in two of the major cities in the East Coast and the Midwest. Its strong suit is handling corporate and finance, litigation, intellectual property, trusts & estates, product liability, real estate, environmental, tax, labor and employment and construction matters. The firm has an interesting mix of clients, combining a good number of larger public and private companies with a fair number of mid-sized and smaller corporate clients. In addition, it represents a number of high-net worth individuals. One of the oldest law firm on Chicago, its overall atmosphere is friendly and down-to-earth. It hires the best and brightest attorneys from national and regional law schools, and the firm takes its business very seriously. This firm takes pride in its excellent formal training programs and feedback system and in the early responsibility that is given to associates. You are expected to produce excellent work product and are accordingly compensated for it. Its attorneys come from diverse background, and the attire in the office is largely casual. Some partners expect their associates to work hard and bill many hours, while others expect excellent work but value quality of life outside of the office. Great opportunities for spirited, superstar attorneys. Build your book of business with power-packed clients in the high-tech, e-commerce, sports, entertainment, corporate and financial worlds.

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 litigation attorney with 1-4 years of experience. The candidate must be licensed in the state of Illinois and have courtroom and litigation experience. Must have experience with drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery. Legal

Must have the ability and desire to provide excellent work product that reflects strong research, writing, analytical skills. Must be organized, enthusiastic, ambitious, be team-oriented as well as a self-starter, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.

Chicago office of our client seeks labor and employment attorney with 3-4 years of counseling and litigation experience. The candidate should preferably have traditional labor experience. Illinois Bar admission is required. Legal

Must have excellent writing skills, strong academic record and a desire to collaborate across offices.