Impactful Federal Civil Rights Attorney (Onsite)

Equiliem; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

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Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

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Zusammenfassung

Equiliem is seeking a Federal Civil Rights Attorney to join our onsite team in Chicago, IL. The attorney will interpret federal law, review investigative findings, and provide clear, defensible conclusions on civil rights issues.

A JD and active bar license are required, with preference for candidates who have experience with federal investigations or administrative review functions. The position offers full-time onsite work, competitive salary, and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifikationen

• Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state or territory.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Experience in investigations, administrative law, regulatory compliance, or civil rights.
• Experience applying federal civil rights statutes (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Age Discrimination Act, etc.).
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience with federal government legal, investigative, compliance, or administrative review functions preferred.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate civil rights complaints, allegations, evidence, and supporting documentation to determine appropriate next steps and case disposition.
• Analyze investigative findings and complex factual records to identify relevant legal and compliance issues.
• Research and interpret federal statutes, regulations, policies, and agency guidance.
• Apply federal civil rights laws to individual cases and develop well-supported legal conclusions.
• Prepare legal memoranda, investigative findings, case evaluations, correspondence, reports, dismissal letters, and recommendations.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or additional information needed to support a thorough case review.
• Maintain organized case files and accurate documentation throughout the review process.
• Collaborate with investigators, legal professionals, program staff, and other stakeholders to obtain information and resolve questions.
• Support quality assurance activities by reviewing work for legal accuracy, consistency, completeness, and timeliness.
• Manage multiple investigations or legal assignments while meeting established deadlines.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with applicable legal and organizational requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen the consistency and efficiency of case review activities.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal writing

Investigations

Regulatory compliance

Civil rights law

First Amendment exposure

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Jobbeschreibung

Equiliem is seeking a Federal Civil Rights Attorney to join our onsite team in Chicago, IL. The attorney will interpret federal law, review investigative findings, and provide clear, defensible conclusions on civil rights issues.

A JD and active bar license are required, with preference for candidates who have experience with federal investigations or administrative review functions. The position offers full-time onsite work, competitive salary, and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance.