Senior Litigation Counsel — Public Ethics & Regulation

ARDC: Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

STD/LTD

Retirement plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

The ARDC in Chicago is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel to join our litigation team. The role involves facilitating attorney compliance and prosecuting formal disciplinary matters within a fast-paced public service environment. The ideal candidate holds a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited school, Illinois bar, 12–20 years of litigation experience, and strong research, writing, and communication skills. ARDC offers a hybrid schedule and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and investigating allegations of professional misconduct of attorneys
• Analyzing investigative materials, including case files, court documents and financial records
• Conducting sworn statements and depositions of attorney respondents and witnesses during the investigative and hearing stages
• Collaborating with the Litigation Group Manager and support staff to develop investigative plans and case strategies
• Interpreting and applying the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct in the prosecution of disciplinary cases before the Hearing Board
• Preparing pleadings, conducting discovery, and prosecuting cases before the ARDC Hearing Board
• Responding to attorney callers to the ARDC's Ethics Inquiry Program by providing guidance relating to the lawyers' professional responsibilities or attorney disciplinary case law

Skills

J.D. degree

Illinois bar license

Litigation experience

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Heavy workload management

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The ARDC in Chicago is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel to join our litigation team. The role involves facilitating attorney compliance and prosecuting formal disciplinary matters within a fast-paced public service environment. The ideal candidate holds a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited school, Illinois bar, 12–20 years of litigation experience, and strong research, writing, and communication skills. ARDC offers a hybrid schedule and a competitive benefits package.