Of Counsel Federal Defense Attorney IL

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Summary
We are seeking a Federal Civil / Criminal Defense Attorney to join our law firm in an Of Counsel Position in Illinois. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, and update and maintain files. You will work closely with the managing attorney, other colleagues, and or senior partners to provide excellent legal services to our clients. Candidates with previous experience as federal civil defense counsel and applicants providing expertise as a federal criminal prosecutor, DOJ, OIG, SEC, or AUSA will receive more consideration. Must have experience with federal False Claims Act cases, qui tam cases, procurement, and or white-collar crime cases. With a passion for law, we want to hear from you. Please send a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications.
PLEASE, NO CALLS OR RECRUITERS

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research
• Prepare for and attend legal proceedings, if necessary, including trials and settlements.
• Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior attorneys
• Negotiate on behalf of clients
• Maintain detailed and accurate client records
• Respond to subpoenas, civil investigative demands (CID)
• Litigation and Trial
• Federal white collar cases and federal civil cases launched by the federal government
• NO STATE CASES

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam
• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Must have current Illinois Bar and Federal Court License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience as either federal prosecutor, former DOJ or Military JAG a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients
• Must be reliable and dependable

Flexible work from home options available.