Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Chicago, IL

Government

Chicago, IL

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

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SEO Friendly Job Title: Experienced Civil Litigation Attorney - Assistant State's Attorney, Civil Actions Bureau

H1: Join Our Team as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Civil Actions Bureau!

H2: Job Description:

- Seeking experienced civil litigation attorneys for the Civil Actions Bureau of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
- Handle a wide array of litigation matters representing Cook County officials and employees.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Must have a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.
- Minimum 1 year of civil litigation practice, with some sections requiring more years of experience.
- Highly organized self-starter with strong writing, research, oral advocacy, and organizational skills.
- Preferred qualifications include significant litigation experience in the areas of law and forums in which the office practices.
- Equal employment opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package offered, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and pension plan.

Salary Information:

- Salary range of $88,434 - $156,060.
- Individual compensation based on various factors, including skill set, years and quality of experience.
- Salary determined by the Chief of Staff and is non-negotiable.
- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. does not provide relocation assistance.

Experience Information:

- Minimum 1 year of civil litigation practice.
- Some sections require more years of experience in one of the substantive areas of the law in which the office practices.
- Preferred qualifications include significant litigation experience in the areas of law and forums in which the office practices.
- Institutional knowledge of one or more parts of Cook County government preferred.
- Experience representing government clients on behalf of the Cook County State's Attorney and/or a similar government agency preferred.
- Experience with evidentiary hearings, preliminary injunctions, and appeals preferred.
- Achievements demonstrating creative thinking and legal analysis preferred.

Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.

Department: Civil Actions Bureau

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Title: Assistant State's Attorney - Civil Actions Bureau

General Description:

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking experienced civil litigation attorneys to join the Civil Actions Bureau as an Assistant State's Attorney (ASA). The ASA will handle a variety of litigation matters representing Cook County officials and employees in their official capacity. The Civil Actions Bureau offers a highly collegial and collaborative work environment with ample opportunities for learning and growth.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Represent Cook County officials and employees in any kind of action filed against them in their official capacity.
- Practice areas include civil rights and torts claims defense, labor & employment, constitutional claims, medical malpractice defense, and more.
- Handle own case load with support and training from colleagues.
- Emphasis on work-life balance.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor degree and license to practice in the State of Illinois.
- Minimum 1 year of civil litigation practice.
- Highly organized self-starter with strong writing, research, oral advocacy, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work individually or in a team.
- Preferred qualifications include significant litigation experience in relevant areas of law and institutional knowledge of Cook County government.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities or pregnancy. More information can be found on the office's website.

Benefits:

The office offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, a robust PTO program, 13 paid holidays, and a pension plan through Cook County. Employees may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information can be found on the office's website.

Salary Information:

- Salary range of $88,434 - $156,060.
- Individual compensation based on various factors, including skill set, years and quality of experience.
- Salary determined by the Chief of Staff and is non-negotiable.
- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. does not provide relocation assistance.

Experience Information:

- Minimum 1 year of civil litigation practice.
- Preferred qualifications include significant litigation experience in relevant areas of law and institutional knowledge of Cook County government.
- Experience representing government clients preferred.
- Experience with evidentiary hearings, preliminary injunctions, and appeals preferred.
- Achievements demonstrating creative thinking and legal analysis preferred.

SEO Friendly Job Title: Experienced Civil Litigation Attorney - Assistant State's Attorney, Civil Actions Bureau

H1: Join Our Team as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Civil Actions Bureau!

H2: Job Description:

- Seeking experienced civil litigation attorneys for the Civil Actions Bureau of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
- Handle a wide array of litigation matters representing Cook County officials and employees.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Must have a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.
- Minimum 1 year of civil litigation practice, with some sections requiring more years of experience.
- Highly organized self-starter with strong writing, research, oral advocacy, and organizational skills.
- Preferred qualifications include significant litigation experience in relevant areas of law and institutional knowledge of Cook County government.
- Equal employment opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package offered, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and pension plan.

Salary Information:

- Salary range of $88,434 - $156,060.
- Individual compensation based on various factors, including skill set, years and quality of experience.
- Salary determined by the Chief of Staff and is