Government Litigation Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago, IL seeks an attorney to join its Government practice. This role offers growth, mentoring, and a diverse caseload with significant responsibilities from the start.

The firm values work-life balance and offers hybrid work arrangements, combining office and remote work. Illinois bar admission is required; salary in Illinois ranges $150,000–$200,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Illinois bar in good standing.
• Ideal candidate will have regulatory investigation and enforcement experience and federal court litigation experience.
• Preferred candidates will have government experience from a federal or state regulatory or enforcement agency, but it is not required.
• Candidates should have top-quality work product, strong academics, an interest in business development, exceptional client service, and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to draft complicated opinions and legal memoranda in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities

• Draft complicated opinions and legal memoranda.
• Collaborate with the Government practice team.
• Contribute to business development efforts and client service.
• Work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

Regulatory investigation experience

Federal court litigation experience

Excellent writing

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a leading national firm, seeks an attorney to join its Government practice in its Chicago, IL office.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in career growth. Our firm is dedicated to your professional development, providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed and advance within the firm. You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload, taking on significant responsibilities from the start.

Key Responsibilities

• Must be admitted to the Illinois bar, in good standing
• An ideal candidate will have regulatory investigation and enforcement experience and federal court litigation experience.
• Preferred candidates will have government experience from a federal or state regulatory or enforcement agency, but it is not required.
• Candidates should have top-quality work product, strong academics, a strong interest in participating in business development efforts, providing exceptional client service, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to draft complicated opinions and legal memoranda in a clear and concise manner is required.
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a tight-knit group that will offer a high level of responsibility in an exciting and growing practice area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a tight-knit group offering a high level of responsibility in an exciting and growing practice area.

We value work-life balance and offer hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to work from both the office and remotely.

Illinois Candidates Only: Estimated $150,000 to $200,000. The estimated salary range displayed is specifically for those applicants who will perform work in Illinois if selected for the role and is not applicable to other locations. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary range, market data, applicant skills, relevant experience, degrees, or certifications.

Only candidates contacted for an interview will receive a response. As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Kindly note: Direct applicants only. This position is not accepting recruiter candidates.