Civil Rights Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Rights Attorney in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience, including clerkships, with a strong interest in civil rights litigation. Applicants with more extensive experience are also encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

• Work primarily on wrongful conviction and police misconduct cases.
• Assist with other civil rights, whistleblower, and privacy cases.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Evaluate and investigate case merits.
• Manage and conduct discovery and investigations.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and edit briefs at all litigation stages.
• Prepare and participate in trials, aiming to lead trial teams.
• Prepare and argue appellate cases.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Develop and maintain community stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Depth of knowledge in civil rights and litigation.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter.
• Strong commitment to ethics and justice.
• Licensed in Illinois or eligible to waive in.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Team-oriented and positive contributor to firm culture.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for waiver.

Skills

• Strong leadership and client relationship skills.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage complex litigation.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

• Fully paid employee and dependent health coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Employer-funded HRA accounts.
• Dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
• Generous time off.

This reputed law practice was formed more than ten years ago and is headquartered in Illinois. The firm concentrates on defending constitutional and civil rights. Some of its main areas of practice are commercial litigation, class actions, personal injury, and accident law. The firm employs a sizable team of seasoned attorneys and encourages diversity at the workplace.