This is a hybrid role, 2-3 days a week on site in Chicago. You must live in the state and MUST BE admitted to practice law in Illinois.

This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contacts, settling claims and advocating for clients in court.

Ideally, you will have spent a year in workers comp, personal injury, divorce or family law and are looking for a change.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in Chicago
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Qualifications:

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in Illinois (multi-state admission would be a plus)
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience at a law firm

Compensation : $70,000 - $90,000