Civil Rights Attorney

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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.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306