Consumer Protection Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Consumer Protection Attorney in Chicago, IL. This full-time, in-person role requires a dedicated litigator with a focus on consumer law, specifically under statutes like the FDCPA, FCRA, CROA, and TCPA. The position involves managing a high-volume caseload, engaging in settlement negotiations, and drafting legal documents.

Duties

• Manage an active caseload of consumer protection cases from intake to resolution.
• Draft and file pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Negotiate settlements with defense counsel and corporate defendants.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, and case conferences in state and federal court.
• Communicate clearly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Collaborate with the litigation team and maintain accurate and timely records.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Minimum 2 years of consumer litigation experience on the plaintiff side.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FDCPA, FCRA, CROA, and TCPA.
• Strong negotiation and settlement skills, with proven results.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with attention to detail.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Professional, dependable, and driven by a desire to achieve justice for consumers.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and settlement skills.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off, holidays, and firm-sponsored CLE opportunities.
• Growth potential within a respected and mission-driven law firm.

This disability advocacy firm focuses exclusively on social security disability law. It offers legal representation in disability claims to disabled people throughout the United States. Its practice areas include social security disability insurance benefits, children's disability benefits, supplemental security income benefits, appeals, and social security disability insurance benefits for veterans. Its office is located in Chicago, Illinois.