Civil Rights Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid employee and dependent health coverage

Life insurance

Employer-funded HRA accounts

Dental, vision, and 401(k) plans

Generous time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Civil Rights Attorney in Chicago, IL, with at least five years of legal experience, emphasizing wrongful conviction and police misconduct cases. Candidates must demonstrate leadership and strong communication skills while being committed to ethics and justice.

The role involves managing complex litigation, preparing for trials, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, life insurance, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of legal experience, including clerkships.
• Licensed in Illinois or eligible to waive in.
• Strong commitment to ethics and justice.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily on wrongful conviction and police misconduct cases.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare and argue appellate cases.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage complex litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

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.