Litigator

Illinois Policy • Chicago, IL

4d • $90,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking an experienced litigator to join its founding attorney team for a new initiative focused on strategic, high-impact cases that advance free-market principles, protect taxpayers, and enforce transparency and accountability in Illinois government. This role involves litigating a wide range of cases under various Illinois laws to protect individual rights, advance constitutionally limited government, and support the institute's investigations. The ideal candidate is passionate about public-interest litigation, free-market principles, and thrives in an entrepreneurial, creative, and fast-paced environment.

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 trial or 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 institute's priorities and mission, coupled with a strong desire to contribute to and grow the institute's initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing cases, including researching laws and legal issues, and speaking with Illinoisans to advance cases that promote the institute's 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.

Benefits

• health (medical and dental plans with employer-paid share)
• 401(k)
• flexible spending benefits
• vacation and sick days
• performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree