Litigator

Illinois Policy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending benefits

Vacation and sick days

Job summary

A public-interest litigation organization in Chicago seeks a litigator to defend the constitutional rights of residents. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor, at least three years of litigation experience, and a license to practice in Illinois. Responsibilities include litigating cases, developing legal arguments, and collaborating with colleagues. The role offers a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 and includes a hybrid work policy, allowing flexibility in work location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation experience.
• First-chair experience in evidentiary hearings and depositions preferred.
• License to practice in Illinois required.
• Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop cases related to constitutional rights.
• Draft complaints, motions, and respond to discovery.
• Participate in media interviews and public events.
• Collaborate with leadership to advance the institute's priorities.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Research skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a litigator to further the institutes goals by defending the constitutional rights of Illinois residents. This role is ideal for someone passionate about the institutes values and public-interest litigation. The attorney will litigate a wide range of cases, including under the Illinois state constitution, to protect individual rights and advance constitutionally limited government.

Applicants should thrive in an entrepreneurial, creative, and fast-paced environment. They should have a clear commitment to free-market principles.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying and developing cases, including researching laws and legal issues, and speaking with Illinoisans to advance cases that promote the institutes mission.
• Litigating cases that further Illinoisans economic liberty and property rights. This includes drafting complaints and motions, drafting and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and presenting oral arguments.
• Participating in media interviews, panels and events, and drafting op-eds or articles related to legal issues in Illinois.
• Collaborating with institute leadership and colleagues to advance overlapping priorities.

Qualifications and requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of three years of litigation experience, including first-chair experience in evidentiary hearings, depositions and preferably some appellate experience.
• License to practice in Illinois.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
• Capacity to handle multiple cases simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Alignment with the institutes priorities and mission, coupled with a strong desire to contribute to and grow the institutes initiatives.

Compensation

Range of $90,000 to $120,000 base salary, commensurate with experience. Opportunity for performance-based bonuses on top of base salary. Compensation package includes health (medical and dental plans with employer-paid share), 401(k), flexible spending benefits and vacation and sick days.

Location:

The litigator will work in our Chicago office. The Illinois Policy Institute has a hybrid work policy under which employees can work from home for up to two days each week. The litigator will travel as necessary.

How to apply

To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to the institutes mission and how you came to those beliefs. Be sure to include at least one specific issue, case or policy area that resonates with you.
• Salary requirements.
• Resume

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.