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Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks cybersecurity litigator with 6+ years of experience. The candidate will advise clients on a wide range of state, federal and international laws and regulations regarding data protection and breach notification. Will assist with incident response plans and information security agreements to meet the needs of companies safeguarding their data. Must preferably have experience representing clients in litigation involving cybersecurity, data protection and privacy issues. A book of business of $500,000+ is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school. Must have excellent academic credentials. Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential. Valid authorization to work in the U.S. is needed.

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients? entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks healthcare litigation associate attorney with 5-6 years of experience. The candidate will take ownership/responsibility of various healthcare litigation and related healthcare regulatory matters. Will provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys. Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis of pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents. Draft pleadings and other case documents. Attend hearings throughout the country. Manage matters from commencement to final resolution. Manage the collection, review and production of ESI, including working with clients, vendors, contact attorneys and colleagues to efficiently complete such discovery projects on time and on budget; and competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys. Should have significant experience in handling healthcare and other complex commercial litigation matters. Must have familiarity with and ability to prepare litigation documents. Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices is essential. Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Illinois. Legal

The candidate should have ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines; Strong organization and matter management skills; Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associates, Support Staff and Vendors; Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team. Clear and effective drafting skills; and Strong negotiating skills. Juris Doctor degree is needed.

This is a full-service, large law firm with local, regional, and national clients, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and privately held companies, to startups and individual entrepreneurs. The firm has developed a broad national practice in areas such as litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, intellectual property, corporate and securities, tax, finance, creditors' rights, employment, environmental, estate planning, probate and family law, governmental affairs and health care. The firm has offices in the suburbs of Chicago to provide more intimate client services to its clients there. Lawyers in the firm appear to get along with one another, and associates seem satisfied with their compensation and quality of assignments they receive. The firm hires top graduates from national and regional law schools, and it values diversity in work experience. Quality of life outside the firm is valued, but work is taken seriously and lawyers are expected to produce top quality work. Compensation is above average and hourly requirements are reasonable.

Litigation - Health Care

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks labor and employment associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate should have significant litigation experience. Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Legal

The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials.

Established about 70 years ago, this reputed law firm is headquartered in California. It has more than fifty law offices across the United States and abroad and employs a significantly large team of highly skilled attorneys. The firm specializes in all aspects of labor and employment law. Further, it encourages diversity at the workplace.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks litigation associate attorney with 1-2 years of experience. The candidate will have exposure to transactional work and intellectual property matters. Will draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and third parties. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and responses thereto; Client communication. Attend routine court hearings. Argue in support of and against motions in state and federal court. Take and defend depositions; learn new areas of the law. Complete CLE requirements and present what has been learned to the team. Develop strategy and offer insight into situations; and general business and professional development. Participate in Bar organizations, committees that interest them, attend CLE events that will bring benefits to them and the firm, propose conferences to which they would like to attend, and related matters. Should have exposure and work in both state and federal courts. Law Review experience is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have exceptional research and writing skills.

This law firm began over a decade ago with a focus on internet and technology law. Their areas of practice include business, IP, litigation, privacy, and arts. Their offices are located in Illinois and Utah.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks litigation associate attorney with experience taking and defending depositions. The candidate will have exposure and work in both state and federal courts. Will have exposure to transactional work and intellectual property matters. Draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and third parties. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and responses thereto. Client communication; attend routine court hearings. Argue in support of and against motions in state and federal court; take and defend depositions. Complete CLE requirements and present what has been learned to the team. Develop strategy and offer insight into situations; and general business and professional development. Should have experience in drafting briefs in support of and opposition to motions; and, appearing for court hearings including arguing positions on motions. Trial experience would be preferred. Requires court experience. Legal

The candidate should have exceptional research and writing skills.

This law firm began over a decade ago with a focus on internet and technology law. Their areas of practice include business, IP, litigation, privacy, and arts. Their offices are located in Illinois and Utah.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks labor and employment associate attorney with 3-5 years of ERISA litigation experience. The candidate should preferably have experience handling single-plaintiff ERISA cases with minimal supervision, exposure to more complex ERISA litigation matters and other types of employment class/collective actions, employment/HR counseling, workplace investigations, and administrative charges and related matters. Top law firm experience is required. Must be admitted to the Illinois Bar or meet requirements to waive in. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials. Good analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills are required.

This Vault Law 100 and AmLaw 100 ranked firm operates through a distinctive client services model, which combines robust technology, knowledge management, process management techniques, alternative fee schedules, and practical tools. This firm provides thoughtful, strategic, and practical legal counsel and offer a national platform and international gateway to serve their clients. As associates, attorneys are compensated and advanced based on their individual merits and at varying rates. Additionally, the firm?s professional services group offers alternatives for attorneys by tailoring arrangements according to each attorney?s legal skill level, their desired time commitment, and overall total contribution aspirations. Attorneys at this firm are committed to playing an active and positive role in the communities where they work and live.

Litigation - Labor & Employment, Litigation - ERISA

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level litigation and enforcement associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience in internal and government investigations, anti-corruption and international risk matters, matters involving white-collar, money laundering, fraud, risk assessment and regulatory work, and/or complex commercial litigation matters. The candidate should preferably have experience with global anti-bribery laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, trade sanctions, export control, anti-money laundering, and private equity or sovereign investor transactions. Should be highly capable of managing a broad range of internal and external investigation tasks, including conducting interviews, interfacing with clients, advising on strategy and managing associate teams. International travel is expected. Large law firm experience is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have superlative academic credentials. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese, is required.

This distinguished law firm was established more than 140 years ago and employs a significantly large team of highly skilled attorneys. The firm has several law offices located across the U.S. and abroad. A few of the firm's key practice areas are antitrust law, intellectual property law, and litigation. This law practice is actively involved in pro bono efforts and committed to maintaining diversity at the workplace.

Litigation - White Collar Crime, Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks litigation attorney with financial services and class action experience. Legal

The candidate must have exceptional research and writing skills, outstanding academic credentials, and most importantly, the highest standards in client service.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks senior associate attorney with 3-7 years of experience and exposure to business litigation, general litigation, professional liability, and/or employment law. The candidate should have admission to practice in the state of Illinois. License in Indiana would be helpful. Legal

The ideal candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented and must communicate with clients and colleagues effectively and in a timely manner. Must have graduated with a 3.2 law school GPA or higher.

This Chicago office is part of a full service law firm that practices in most areas including certified NFL agents, commercial litigation, defamation, and ERISA.

Litigation - Labor & Employment, Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks commercial litigation associate attorney with 3+ years of experience. The candidate will be involved with all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in court. Will receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility. Collaborate across practice groups and across offices; and have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment. Should have prior firm, clerkship (state or federal), or other significant experience in litigation, including conducting effective legal research, drafting legal documents, appearing in court, and managing all aspects of the litigation process. Must have an interest in developing and implementing relationship-building skills both internally and externally. Should have prior experiences that prepare them to work with attorneys, staff and clients from cultures and backgrounds different from their own. Legal

The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and a team-oriented mentality. Must be motivated self-starters with strong law school credentials and references. Must excel in a team environment. Should possess strong business acumen. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills; and have excellent law school 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.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time