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Schiff Hardin’s Chicago office is seeking an associate for its Construction Law Practice Group. The ideal candidate would have two to four years (2018 to 2016 JD) of substantial construction law experience, including transactional and litigation experience. Strong academic record, research, writing, and oral communication skills are required. Illinois bar admission is required. To apply,....
Greensfelder Hemker & Gale, P.C. has a need for a full-time associate in the Chicago office, who will work with the nationally recognized Greensfelder Franchise & Distribution team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of transactional experience with a background in franchise, corporate, securities, or M&A transactions. We are seeking candidates with a willingness....
Greensfelder Hemker & Gale, P.C. has a need for a full-time Associate in the Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with commercial litigation matters, excellent analytical writing and communication skills, deposition experience, practical courtroom experience and a strong academic record desired. Illinois license required. Position responsibilities and opportunities include: Responsible for day-to-day tasks as well....
Applications accepted until filled. The Heartland Law Firm is a vibrant and growing law firm. We help clients in the following areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Trust Administration, Elder Law, Life Care Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Business Planning. In this role, you’ll partner with Senior Attorneys and your teammates to follow our proven....
Northern Trust is recruiting students who are eager to gain experience working in a leading financial institution in a downtown Chicago location. Law students (with knowledge of Contract Law) are preferred. The roles available are internship placements on a temporary assignment. Estimated number of hours per week is 10-20 hours. Scheduling is flexible but hours....
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) is seeking law clerks for its Chicago and Springfield offices beginning in the summer of 2020. Law clerks are eligible to work up to 35 hours per week during the summer months. In the Chicago office only, when school starts in the fall, the ARDC allows law clerks....
NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking an experienced health care transaction Counsel, with direct reporting to General Counsel, at their corporate headquarters in Evanston, IL. The Managing Counsel will bring a depth of knowledge with regard to drafting and negotiating third party transactions, including employed physician arrangements and managed care contracting. A qualified candidate would be....
NorthShore is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel & VP, Risk Management & Claims for their Legal department located at their corporate headquarters in Evanston, IL. The Assistant General Counsel & VP, Risk Management & Claims serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams overseeing the risk management functions across the organization and supervising....
Application open until February 20, 2020. The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in the Collections, Ownership and Administrative Litigation (COAL) Division to supervise and manage Assistant Corporation Counsels assigned to the Collections Unit, as well as provides professional legal work in a wide....
Reporting to the Senior Director of Programs, the Director of Legal Services’ basic functions are to oversee the operation, administration, and coordination of Erie House’s immigration legal services, including providing strategic vision and supervision to the legal team. Qualifications: • 2-3 years’ experience in supervision/coordination of programs; 5+ years’ experience in immigration law; • J.D.....
Application open until filled. SmithAmundsen LLC seeks a full-time Litigation Associate to join its Commercial/Insurance Defense team in its St. Charles, IL office. Qualifications: Candidate must be licensed in Illinois and have a minimum of 1 year of experience in civil litigation. Solid academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, and the....
Applications open until filled. Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project -FLAP- Ayuda para Trabajadores del Campo y Jardineros – is seeking to hire an attorney to assist with the organization’s employment litigation docket, demand letters, building cases for referrals and delivering Community Legal Education a.k.a “Know your Rights”. While performing the duties of this job, the....
Application open until filled. Reporting to the Legal officer, will review matters concerning the interpretation of the Illinois School Code, Illinois Procurement Code, the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act, and general law. The Assistant Legal Counsel will be a primary legal contact for charter schools, including charter issues relating to certification, authorization, general charter issues....
Application open until February 18, 2020. The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in the Collections, Ownership and Administrative Litigation (COAL) Division to supervise the Bankruptcy Unit and act as the City’s primary bankruptcy attorney under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code. The attorney....
O’Flaherty Law is growing and they are looking to hire a family law attorney to work in their Naperville office. Qualifications Licensed attoryney with 3 to 7 years of experience For more information and to apply please e-mail resumes to info@oflaherty-law.com.
Under the direction of the General Counsel, serves as the Agency’s Deputy General Counsel; independently performs and directs a variety of highly responsible and complex, advanced level research and duties of a sensitive or controversial nature; develops administrative rules and procedures for effectuation of agency programs, services and operations, and interacts with Agency management and....
Summer application open until March 31, 2020. The Illinois Human Rights Commission Governor Edward Coles Fellowship is an internship program for second and third year law students interested in civil rights and administrative law. The Coles Fellowship is named in honor of Edward Coles (1786 – 1868), the second Governor of Illinois (1822 – 1826).....
Application open until filled. As Senior Counsel, Employment Law, you will play an integral role in helping a highly complex, fast paced organization in a rapidly changing environment adhere to its mission and values by ensuring that we properly maintain compliance with employment laws, assess risk balanced with business objectives, offer solutions, hold each other....
Applicaion open until February 7, 2020. The Office of the State Appellate Defender has openings for the position of Assistant Appellate Defender in Chicago IL. Assistant Appellate Defenders provide criminal appellate representation to indigent clients in the Illinois Appellate Court and Illinois Supreme Court. We are looking for attorneys with exceptional written and oral advocacy skills....
The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of legal duties pertaining to the OEIG’s mandate to ensure that hiring and employment decisions, practices, and programs comport with the law. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: researching and advising on application of legal, regulatory, or other authority to personnel actions and decisions; drafting reports,....
The Appellate Court Research Attorney researches and prepares legal memos and drafts appellate orders and opinions for the First District Appellate Judges. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association is required. Applicant should possess excellent research, case analysis and writing skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to....
The Executive Ethics Commission (EEC) of the State of Illinois seeks skilled attorneys for positions with our legal staff. These attorney positions fulfill a range of responsibilities including technical research and review, and making recommendations on legal issues and litigation related to Illinois law including, but not limited to, the Illinois Procurement Code, the State....
Applications accepted until filled. Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry, LLP is seeking a part-time 3L law clerk to work in its Chicago office’s insurance coverage practice during the spring semester. Insurance is at play in nearly all civil litigation. Insurance coverage attorneys interpret insurance contracts, research topics under the laws of multiple jurisdictions, and litigate complex legal issues in....
Applications accepted until February 7 or until filled. Senior Attorney – Torts – (2000001K) Under general supervision, performs a broad variety of legal duties in support of the Authority’s General Counsel. Works on the defense of personal injury lawsuits filed against the Authority, from minor to catastrophic injuries and subrogation and property damage defense and performs all....
The International Business Law Group LLC is seeking both a transactional and a litigation attorney with more than 5 years of experience. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and excellent research, drafting, analytical and critical thinking skills. The firm provides services to a wide variety of profit and non-for-profit clients in the domestic and....
The EEC is a nine-member commission. Five commissioners are appointed by the Governor, and one commissioner each is appointed by the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer. The Commission promotes ethics in public service and ensures that the State’s business is conducted with efficiency, transparency, fairness, and integrity by facilitating compliance, implementation, and....
The EEC is a nine-member commission. Five commissioners are appointed by the Governor, and one commissioner each is appointed by the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer. The Commission promotes ethics in public service and ensures that the State’s business is conducted with efficiency, transparency, fairness, and integrity by facilitating compliance, implementation, and....
Applications accepted until January 28, 2020. The EEC is a nine-member commission. Five commissioners are appointed by the Governor, and one commissioner each is appointed by the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer. The Commission promotes ethics in public service and ensures that the State’s business is conducted with efficiency, transparency, fairness, and....
The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal advice to the Department’s Division of Professional Regulation. The Division is comprised of licensing, investigatory and prosecutorial employees. This entry-level attorney position will be responsible for providing legal guidance on their relevant acts and rules, drafting proposed legislation and administrative rules related to the professions enforced by the....
Applications accepted until filled. The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to Agency in areas of Marketing and Entertainment and will report directly to General Counsel. This role is responsible for performing legal research along with reviewing and drafting contracts in connection with upcoming promotional events and/or concerts. The ideal candidate must possess strong drafting....
Applications accepted until filled. The Innocence Project is looking for a Staff Attorney to join our Strategic Litigation Department. The staff attorney reports to the Director of Strategic Litigation. The department is currently composed of a Director, two staff attorneys and two paralegals. This is a full-time position and requires travel. Qualifications: At least 6 years intensive....
Applications accepted until February 3, 2020 The Hispanic National Bar Association and HNBA VIA Fund are pleased to partner with Prudential Financial, Inc. (Prudential) to provide a meaningful summer internship opportunity for a highly-motivated first-year law student. Through this partnership, the HNBA and HNBA VIA Fund will select a student to join the 2020 summer....
Accepting Applications until filled. Metropolitan Family Services is now hiring a full-time Attorney to join their Safe Families Program Team! The Attorney will represent complaining witnesses who have children with their abuser on requests for orders of protection in conjunction with criminal cases. Qualifications: Juris Doctor AND active member of the Illinois Bar OR admitted in....
Accepting Applications until February 3, 2020. Legal Aid Chicago seeks five full-time staff attorneys to begin on October 1, 2020. Applicants must be willing to work in any of the above practice groups. Ultimate placements will be assigned based upon practice group need and considering the interests, skills, and experience of the applicant. Qualifications: Applicants....
Applications accepted until filled. Locations: Denver, CO; Oakland, CA or Washington DC. Sierra Club is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its national legal team as a litigator for Sierra Club’s Environmental Law Program. Under the supervision of a Managing Attorney, the Associate Attorney would serve as a legal resource for Sierra Club campaigns; litigate environmental,....
Applications open until filled. Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project -FLAP- Ayuda para Trabajadores del Campo y Jardineros – Managing Attorney. FLAP is seeking to hire a managing attorney to assist with the organization’s employment litigation docket, demand letters, building cases for referrals and delivering Community Legal Education a.k.a “Know your Rights”. While performing the duties....
Applications open until filled. Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project -FLAP- Ayuda para Trabajadores del Campo y Jardineros – Spanish Speaking Attorney. FLAP is seeking to hire a Spanish Speaker attorney to assist with the organization’s employment litigation docket, demand letters, building cases for referrals and delivering Community Legal Education a.k.a “Know your Rights”. While performing....
The firm is seeking an lateral associate (2014-2016 J.D.) who has three to five years of legal experience in sophisticated real estate practice for their Chicago office. Strong academic record and excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills are required. Candidates should be licensed to practice law in Illinois. To apply, please send your cover....
Applications close December 10, 2019. The General Counsel for the State Board of Elections; plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates all functions and activities of the Division of General Counsel for the Board; confers with Division Directors regarding potential legal issues impacting their respective Divisions; assists the Executive Director in the development, establishment, and revision of....
Applications open until December 9, 2019. The Division of Investment Management (IM) works to support the SEC in its mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. IM regulates investment companies, variable insurance products, and federally registered investment advisers. The Division of Investment Management’s Rulemaking Office, Investment Company Regulation....
Application open until 12/6/2019 The General Attorney will join a well-respected team that is responsible for conducting investigations dealing with difficult and complex matters involving all aspects of the securities market. Qualifications J.D. or LL.B. degree –AND– • SK-13: Applicant must have 2 year(s) of post J.D. work experience as a practicing attorney, 1 year(s)....
Application Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2019 The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) openings in its Criminal Division in Chicago, Illinois. The applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an AUSA in a wide range of unique and complex cases. Responsibilities will increase and assignments....
Application Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2019 The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) opening in its Asset Forfeiture Unit within the Criminal Division. The applicant selected will investigate and litigate criminal and civil asset forfeiture matters arising under a broad range of federal offenses, including,....
While application materials will be accepted until the position is filled, review of complete applications will begin December 2, 2019. The Associate/Senior Associate General Counsel is charged with providing advice and support to the SIU Board of Trustees, President, SIU Carbondale Chancellor, Dean and Provost of the SIU School of Medicine, and other administrators, faculty,....
Application period closes on Monday, December 2, 2019. The Office of Regional Counsel seeks applications for two Fall 2020 Region 5 Honors Attorney Fellowships. These are temporary two-year positions in the Chicago, Illinois office. Honors Attorney Fellows are expected to commit to the full two-year term that will begin in the fall of 2020. The....
The Case Management Specialist will join a team that is responsible for performing a range of duties associated with SEC matters under inquiry, compliance examination, investigation, and enforcement actions. Qualifications J.D. or LL.B. degree –AND– SK-12: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-11 level. Specialized experience includes: (1)....
Applications open until filled. Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project -FLAP- Ayuda para Trabajadores del Campo y Jardineros – Staff Attorney FLAP is seeking to hire an attorney to assist with the organization’s employment litigation docket, demand letters, building cases for referrals and delivering Community Legal Education a.k.a “Know your Rights”. While performing the duties of....
Application closes December 31, 2019 MBG associates are actively involved in all aspects of the firm’s litigation work—from case investigation to discovery, briefing, and trial. Applicants must have excellent legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytic skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest....
All application materials are due on or before November 25, 2019. The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor (“ACCS”) in the Legal Information and Prosecutions (“LIP”) Division to represent the City’s interest and supervise other attorneys in the prosecution of violations related to Chicago Municipal....
Applications open until filled, review of complete applications will begin November 15, 2019. Job Description The Associate/Senior Associate General Counsel for Healthcare and Litigation is charged with providing advice and support to the SIU Board of Trustees, President, SIU Carbondale Chancellor, Dean and Provost of the SIU School of Medicine, and other administrators, faculty, and....
Application open until filled. The Staff Attorney will perform duties within the Fundamental Rights Section of the Civil Rights Team. The attorney will represent people with disabilities in individual and potentially systemic matters to assist them in maintaining community integration and achieving community integration from institutional settings. The attorney will also represent people with disabilities....
Application open until filled. The Special Education Clinic provides services to students of all disabilities and their families in securing vital special educational placements, supports and services. This position reports to the Vice President of the Special Education Clinic. Training will be provided on special education law, client interviewing, and our internal case management system.....
Application open until filled. The Special Education Clinic provides services to students of all disabilities and their families in securing vital special educational placements, supports and services. This position reports to the Vice President of the Special Education Clinic. Training will be provided on special education law, client interviewing, and our internal case management system.....
Application Open Until Filled Under the direction of the Deputy Bureau Chief of Human Resources, coordinates all operations relating to the acquisition and analysis of County workplace information used in race/gender breakdowns of employees within various work categories. Initiates, develops and maintains EEO related policies including Reports required by the EEOC. May train departmental representatives....
Application Open Until Filled Cook County Bureau of Human Resources – Labor Counsel represents Cook County in matters within the authority of the Labor Relations Department under the supervision of the Senior Labor Counsel. Acts as a legal advisor and counsel to the County in all areas of labor relations related to the Bureau. Labor....
The Office of the State Appellate Defender has an opening for a Staff Attorney at the Illinois Juvenile Defender Resource Center, located in Springfield, Illinois. The Staff Attorney will provide support and training to public defenders and appointed counsel representing youth in the delinquency and criminal justice systems. This position includes, in collaboration with the....
Application Open Until Filled Groupon’s Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities will be part of our Corporate & Commercial group and will report directly to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Securities. This person will collaborate and work cross-functionally across multiple departments on matters relating to SEC reporting and compliance, corporate governance and....
Application Open Until Filled The Assistant General Counsel for special education compliance and technical assistance in Chicago Public Schools (“Assistant General Counsel”) will be responsible for the implementation of a Corrective Action Plan as a result of the public inquiry into Chicago Public Schools (CPS) special education practices. For Duties, responsibilities and required qualifications and....
Application Deadline: November 5, 2019 Summary The Chief Accountant is the principal adviser to the Commission on matters related to accounting and auditing. The Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) is responsible for accounting and auditing matters arising in the Commission’s administration of the federal securities laws, particularly with respect to accounting policy determinations, the....
Opening/Closing Date: All application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Intern Hiring Committee will consider all applications immediately after applications are received. Position Overview: Interns support the Advocacy team and should expect to receive assignments in any of our major focus areas – healthcare, housing, economic, and community justice – although occasional....
Opening/Closing Date: Open immediately; closed when filled. Anticipated date of hire in January 2020. Position Overview: The Office Manager provides high-level administrative and organizational support to members of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Advocacy team. The Office Manager supports office operations and procedures and supervises the Office Administrator, assisting them with overall front office....
Open immediately; closed when filled. Position Overview: The Shiver Center on Poverty Law is seeking a Director of Housing Justice to provide organizational leadership and management oversight of the its work to ensure that people living in poverty, communities of color, and members of other protected classes have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing,....
Application Deadline: October 31, 2019 Description of Duties/Essential Functions: Subject to executive approval, performs highly responsible, legal administrative functions as the General Counsel/Director of Legal Services; formulates, organizes, and implements departmental goals, policies, procedures, staffing and budgeting; performs highly responsible legal advisement and guidance to the Comptroller, Assistant Comptrollers and executive staff; provides legal guidance....
Application Deadline: October 25, 2019 The Office of the State Appellate Defender has openings for the position of Assistant Appellate Defender in SPRINGFIELD IL. Assistant Appellate Defenders provide criminal appellate representation to indigent clients in the Illinois Appellate Court and Illinois Supreme Court. We are looking for attorneys with exceptional written and oral advocacy skills....
La Casa Norte is currently searching for their next Executive Director. The ideal candidate will be a strong, transformational leader and visionary with experience in the development and implementation of human services and poverty reduction programs, especially homelessness. The candidate must be culturally-informed and possess a unique talent for inspiring staff and volunteers, as well....
Application Deadline – Until Filled Johnson and Bell, Ltd. is seeking to hire an associate attorney in its construction and product liability practice groups. This position will be based in the Chicago office. The successful candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in tort liability litigation. For more information about our firm and these practice....
SmithAmundsen seeks an associate to join its Insurance Coverage group at the firm’s Chicago office. Candidate should have a minimum of 2 years coverage experience, including litigation of coverage actions. Strong academic credentials with strong verbal and writing skills are necessary. Duties include evaluating coverage claims, reviewing documents associated with claims, preparing coverage position letters,....
Applications will be accepted immediately until the position is filled. The ACLU of Illinois seeks an attorney with substantial legal ability for a full-time Staff Attorney position. We invite applications from attorneys who have demonstrated a commitment to civil rights and civil liberties to play a key role in complex, innovative litigation and policy advocacy.....
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for anticipated openings for two entry-level tenure-track faculty positions beginning August 2020. We strongly encourage applications by those who are underrepresented in their academic fields. Duties include engaging in high quality research and teaching, as well as being an active participant in law school and university service. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess....
Stern and Associates is looking to hire a part-time Law Clerk/Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. (Spanish Speaking preferred.) Application deadline- until filled. Please contact Adam Stern at adam@adamsternlaw.com
SmithAmundsen LLC seeks a litigation associate to join the Firm’s established Health Care practice group located in Chicago. Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years of medical malpractice litigation experience. Excellent lawyering skills, including written and oral communication, analysis, negotiation and advocacy, are also required. Deposition experience is preferred. Some local travel required. Qualified....
Elgin Community College- General Counsel (until position is filled). Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty....
Earthjustice, the premier nonprofit environmental law organization, is seeking to fill two positions in their Midwest Regional Office in Chicago. Supervising Staff Attorney: This attorney will play a leading role in their own docket of major environmental cases, collaborate on litigation with other Earthjustice attorneys and staff, and develop and maintain relationships with clients and....
Growing Chicago injury firm in west loop area is seeking to add full-time and part-time law clerks for immediate hire. Candidates must be currently enrolled in ABA accredited law school. Must have ability to successfully multi-task and work as a team member in a fast-paced environment. Clerks will assist attorneys with trial prep, medical chronologies,....
Growing Chicago injury firm in west loop area is seeking to add a worker’s compensation attorney for immediate hire. Relevant experience in worker’s compensation/personal injury is a plus, but not required. Qualified candidates with no relevant experience would be trained in areas of worker’s compensation and personal injury. Job provides heavy client contact and ability....
U.S. Bank, Global Corporate Trust Attorney – Accepting Applications until job is filled This position is part of a team responsible for legal issues affecting the Global Corporate Trust and Custody (“GCTC”) division of U.S. Bank National Association (“U.S. Bank”). U.S. Bank is one of the premier corporate trustees in the nation. The GCTC business....
Hinshaw & Culbertson – Personal Injury & Property Damage Associate Attorney (posted 8/27/19 open until filled) Personal Injury & Property Damage Associate Attorney ID: 1760 Department: Attorney Location: Chicago, Illinois Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a leading national law firm, is seeking an Associate with 2-3 years of litigation experience for the Chicago office. The ideal....
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – General Attorney, D.C. Metro office (No. OCR-HQ-2019-0044) (posted 8/5/19 closes 8/14/19 or when receive 50 applications) Duties This position is located in the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). This position is located in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as a General Attorney....
Board of Education of the City of Chicago – Sr. Assistant General Counsel, Appeals (posted 8/5/19 open until filled) SENIOR ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – APPEALS The Board of Education of the City of Chicago, also known as Chicago Public Schools (CPS), has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child, in every community, has access....
Board of Education of the City of Chicago – Sr. Assistant General Counsel, Federal (posted 8/5/19 open until filled) SENIOR ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL The Senior Assistant General Counsel primarily represents the Board and its agents in employment related litigation in federal court, as well as in administrative forums (e.g., EEOC, IDHR and HRC). The Senior....
Chicago Public Schools – Assistant General Counsel (posted 8/5/19 open until filled) ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child, in every community, has access to a high quality education that prepares them for success in college and career. CPS is seeking an Assistant General Counsel....
City of Chicago – Assistant Corporation Counsel, Employment Litigation (ELIT) Division (Job Number: 327412) (posted 8/5/19 closes 8/20/19) The City of Chicago Department of Law is hiring. Please share the following job opportunity with your association/organization members, and any colleagues you think might be interested. Additional information can be found within the actual posting at www.chicago.gov/careers. Applications....
Chicago Bar Association – Interviewer (bilingual) Lawyer Referral Department (posted 7/26/19 closes 7/31/19) POSITION TITLE: Bi-lingual Lawyer Referral Service Interviewer (Full-time, 40 hours/week) REPORTS TO: LRS Director DEPARTMENT: Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) SALARY RANGE: $16 – $17/hour EFFECTIVE DATE: 7/24/19 EDUCATION: One to two years college, B.A. preferred; some training in, or knowledge of, the....
City of Chicago Department of Law – Assistant Corporation Counsel, Torts Division Job Number: 320716 (posted 7/25/19 closes 8/16/19) The City of Chicago Department of Law is hiring. Please share the following job opportunity with your association/organization members, and any colleagues you think might be interested. Additional information can be found within the actual posting....
Securities and Exchange Commission – General Attorney, Division of Enforcement, Chicago Regional Office (posted 7/31/19 closes 8/9/19) Responsibilities Conducts complex investigations being undertaken by the SEC. Develops investigative or litigation plans and adjusts as appropriate during the course of an investigation. Drafts subpoenas and other requests for documents, questions witnesses through interviews, testimony, or depositions,....
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois – Operations Specialists (closes 8/6/19) POSITION OVERVIEW The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is currently accepting applications for up to eight Operations Specialists for the entry level (grade 23) up to and including the target grade (grade 26). This is an entry....
SmithAmundsen – Associate, Corporate & Securities, Chicago (posted 7/23/19 open until filled) SmithAmundsen LLC seeks a Corporate & Securities Associate to join our Firm’s Chicago office. Candidate must be licensed in Illinois and have a minimum of 2-3 years’ of experience in handling corporate legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions (drafting, due diligence, etc.), financial/securities....
Circuit Court of Cook County, Fourth Municipal District – Judicial Law Clerk – Hon. Cheyrl D. Ingram, Presiding Judge (open until 7/29/19) I am seeking a judicial law clerk for the Fourth Municipal District courthouse. The duties involve responding to inquiries from judges, legal research, and writing briefs when required. The position is for a....
Circuit Court of Cook County, Mortgage Foreclosure Section of the Chancery Division – Judicial Law Clerk – Hon. Cecilia Horan (open until filled) The Mortgage Foreclosure Section of the Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County is looking for a judicial law clerk. This is a full-time position with full benefits. Applicants should....
Faegre Baker Daniels – Food Regulatory Associate (open until filled) Chicago, IL FBD: Product Liability & Environmental The global law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP is actively recruiting an Associate to join the firm’s Food Regulatory and Litigation practice which is nationally ranked by Chambers USA, in either our Chicago, Des Moines, Minneapolis or....
Johnson and Bell – Associate Attorney (open until filled) Johnson and Bell, Ltd. is seeking to hire an associate attorney in its construction and product liability practice groups. This position will be based in the Chicago office. The successful candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in tort liability litigation. For more information about our....
The Shriver Center on Poverty Law – Fall 2019 Interns (posted 7-15-19 until filled) Job Announcement: July 1, 2019 Position Title: Fall Intern Reports to: Advocacy Team Location: Chicago, IL The Shriver Center on Poverty Law fights for economic and racial justice. Over the past 50 years, we have secured hundreds of law and policy victories....
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois – Student Intern (Part Time) (posted on 7/15/19 and closes 7/24/19) POSITION OVERVIEW The part-time (20 hours a week) student internship is located in the Clerk’s Office of the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois. The incumbent will provide a wide range of services and will....
The Shriver Center on Poverty Law – President & CEO (Job posted 7-15-19 until filled) Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law President and Chief Executive Officer Chicago, IL The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law (Shriver Center), one of the nation’s leading organizations advocating on behalf of and alongside people living in poverty to....
The Shriver Center on Poverty Law – Director of Housing Justice (Job posted 7-15-19 until filled) Position Title: Director of Housing Justice Reports to: Vice President of Advocacy Supervises: Senior Attorney and Initiative Lead of the Partnership for Just Housing, Staff Attorney, Law Graduate Fellow, and Housing Justice VISTA Location: Chicago, IL The Shriver Center....
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights – Senior Counsel (posted 7/2/19 – preference given to applications submitted by 7/15/19) JOB POSTING – June 2019 Senior Counsel Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights seeks an experienced attorney to serve in the role of Senior Counsel. The attorney will develop and lead impact litigation and systemic policy....
Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing – Rentervention Staff Attorney (posted 7/2/19 – preference given to applications submitted by 7/8/19) Job Title: Rentervention Staff Attorney Position Type: Full time, Grant funded Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing (LCBH): For 40 years, LCBH has been Chicago’s only legal aid agency that advocates solely for renters. LCBH focuses its....
WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (Classical radio) – Senior Legal Counsel (posted 7-8-19) Senior Legal Counsel Location: Chicago, IL Job Code: 134 # of openings: 1 Description WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (Classical radio) are seeking a full-time Senior Legal Counsel to provide general oversight and legal supervision over all company legal and business affairs....
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) Director of Education (posted 7-15-19 until filled) As an agency of the Supreme Court of Illinois, the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) is charged with promoting and protecting the integrity of the legal profession. The ARDC assists the Supreme Court in regulating the legal profession through registering lawyers,....
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) Intake Group Manager (posted 7-15-19 until filled) As an agency of the Supreme Court of Illinois, the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) is charged with promoting and protecting the integrity of the legal profession. The ARDC assists the Supreme Court in regulating the legal profession through registering lawyers,....
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) – Litigation Group Manager (posted 7-15-19 until filled) As an agency of the Supreme Court of Illinois, the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) is charged with promoting and protecting the integrity of the legal profession. The ARDC assists the Supreme Court in regulating the legal profession through registering....
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) – Intake Counsel (posted 7-15-19 until filled) As an agency of the Supreme Court of Illinois, the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) is charged with promoting and protecting the integrity of the legal profession. The ARDC assists the Supreme Court in regulating the legal profession through registering lawyers,....
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) – Litigation Counsel(posted 7-15-19 until filled) As an agency of the Supreme Court of Illinois, the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) is charged with promoting and protecting the integrity of the legal profession. The ARDC assists the Supreme Court in regulating the legal profession through registering lawyers, conducting....
Chicago Transit Authority – Chief Attorney Labor & Employment (posted 7-15-19 until filled) Chief Attorney – Labor & Employment – (1900005P) Description Performs legal work with “first chair” responsibilities related to labor and employment matters involving CTA. Represents CTA in employment litigation, labor arbitrations and administrative matters. Provides advice pertaining to labor and employment issues. Supervises junior attorneys and....
The Shriver Center on Poverty Law – Government Relations Liaison (posted 7-15-19 until filled) Job Announcement: July 3, 2019 Position Title: Government Relations Liaison Reports to: Senior Director of Policy and Director of Healthcare Justice Location: Springfield and Chicago, IL with occasional travel to other areas in Illinois and Washington, DC The Shriver Center on Poverty....
