Senior Intake Counsel — Hybrid Public Service Impact

Agnello & Rogers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

The ARDC is seeking multiple full-time Senior Intake Counsel to join its Chicago Intake Division, screening and investigating complaints of lawyer misconduct and unauthorized practice of law. This role offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, and opportunities to advance the ethical and competent practice of law in Illinois.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, active Illinois bar, and 12–20 years of experience with strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active member of the bar in good standing.
• Active Illinois bar license (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).
• Minimum of 12-20 years of increasing responsibility in the practice of law.
• Strong legal research, analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and excellent project and time management skills.
• Eagerness to learn about new areas of the law and apply knowledge to unique facts.
• Proven ability to independently manage a high volume and varied workload while maintaining a service-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to ARDC’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new complaints and reports to determine whether an investigation is warranted.
• Conduct investigations into lawyer conduct and the unauthorized practice of law.
• Communicate with complainants and lawyers regarding investigative matters both verbally and in writing as part of the investigative process.
• Facilitate the resolution of disputes and misunderstandings between complainants and respondent attorneys.
• Take statements of respondent attorneys and witnesses.
• Review and analyze investigative materials, including complaints, responses, witness statements, case files, court records, and financial records.
• Prepare investigation summaries, concluding correspondence and referral memoranda upon closure or referral of investigations.
• Respond to calls from the ARDC’s Ethics Inquiry Program.

Skills

J.D. degree

Illinois bar license

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The ARDC is seeking multiple full-time Senior Intake Counsel to join its Chicago Intake Division, screening and investigating complaints of lawyer misconduct and unauthorized practice of law. This role offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, and opportunities to advance the ethical and competent practice of law in Illinois.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, active Illinois bar, and 12–20 years of experience with strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills.