legal support coordinator - consumer litigation Jobs in Chicago

legal support coordinator - consumer litigation

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legal support coordinator consumer litigation

Dykema

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 Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for a Legal Support Coordinator &ndash; Consumer Litigation in our Chicago location. The core duties and responsibilities of this position revolve around supporting others and delivering exceptional customer service. Under the supervision of the Office Administrator, the Legal Support Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to meet the daily needs of the office location. Responsibilities include coordinating national legal support team for the assigned products liability group practice. The Legal Support Coordinator will assist with preparing, organizing and filing electronic and non-electronic court filings and other legal documents; assisting with data entry for new business intake (NBI), utilizing the NetDocs document management system for file and document storage; processing invoices/expense reports, providing clerical support to attorneys and other professional personnel. Responsibilities can vary widely from day to day, and office needs may vary depending on location.
 
 
 
 Essential Duties And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Provides day-to-day support to attorneys and legal support staff; primary duties include supporting the assigned products liability team and coordinating national discovery management.
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 Assists with new business intake processes, saves client/attorney incoming emails and court notifications in NetDocs or similar document management systems; performs electronic filing, following court e-filing procedures and utilizing court web portals.
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 Creates, types, modifies and saves correspondence, memoranda, notes, legal documents, etc., whether from drafts, originals or dictation.
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 Copies and scans documents; and creates/updates binders.
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 May assist with attorney time entry, travel and scheduling. Maintains list of all current billing numbers.
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 As requested, may provide support for reception, the conference center and/or copy center, as duties/office needs can vary widely from day to day.
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 Performs other administrative duties as assigned by firm management.
 
 
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 Knowledge , Skills And Abilities Required
 
 
 
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 Two years of post-high school education and related work experience required; Associate&rsquo;s Degree preferred; prior law firm/legal department experience is a plus.
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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including data entry, proofreading, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); typing proficiency with +55 wpm preferred.
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 Possesses a high level of organizational and project management skills.
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 Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
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 Exercises independent judgment in determining priority levels of all work assigned and assures assignments are completed in a timely manner.
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 Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality regarding firm and client matters and protects sensitive information.
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 Experience operating administrative office equipment (e.g., high-speed copier, scanner, fax machine).
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 Ability to execute tasks in a client-centric manner and to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting and with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.
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 Ability to take direction, receive and apply feedback, and communicate support needs.
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 Ability to effectively follow procedures and manage competing priorities; demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and excellent organizational skills.
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 Ability to work independently with some level of autonomy, taking initiative to ensure performance aligns with the successful operations of the office.
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 Ability to be flexible, work flexible hours when required, and respond quickly and calmly to urgent situations; occasionally working overtime, evening or weekend hours may be required.
 
 
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 WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
 
 
 
 Dykema offers an excellent salary and benefit package, including transportation assistance. Dykema provides a professional, diverse, and collaborative workplace where all employees can thrive. Dykema has achieved, and continues to participate in, Mansfield Certification. Our work environment is business casual.
 
 
 The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 in Chicago. The offered salary will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
 
 
 
 EEO STATEMENT
 
 
 
 It is the Firm&rsquo;s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual&rsquo;s age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.
 
 
 Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved.
 
 
 It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments, and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm&rsquo;s goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity.
 
 
 
 
 E-Verify
 
 
 
 
 Dykema uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Legal Support Coordinator - Consumer Litigation

Dykema Gossett, pllc

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for a Legal Support Coordinator &ndash; Consumer Litigation in our Chicago location. The core duties and responsibilities of this position revolve around supporting others and delivering exceptional customer service. Under the supervision of the Office Administrator, the Legal Support Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to meet the daily needs of the office location. Responsibilities include coordinating national legal support team for the assigned products liability group practice. The Legal Support Coordinator will assist with preparing, organizing and filing electronic and non-electronic court filings and other legal documents; assisting with data entry for new business intake (NBI), utilizing the NetDocs document management system for file and document storage; processing invoices/expense reports, providing clerical support to attorneys and other professional personnel. Responsibilities can vary widely from day to day, and office needs may vary depending on location.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:&middot; Provides day-to-day support to attorneys and legal support staff; primary duties include supporting the assigned products liability team and coordinating national discovery management.&middot; Assists with new business intake processes, saves client/attorney incoming emails and court notifications in NetDocs or similar document management systems; performs electronic filing, following court e-filing procedures and utilizing court web portals.&middot; Creates, types, modifies and saves correspondence, memoranda, notes, legal documents, etc., whether from drafts, originals or dictation.&middot; Copies and scans documents; and creates/updates binders.&middot; May assist with attorney time entry, travel and scheduling. Maintains list of all current billing numbers.&middot; As requested, may provide support for reception, the conference center and/or copy center, as duties/office needs can vary widely from day to day.&middot; Performs other administrative duties as assigned by firm management.KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:&middot; Two years of post-high school education and related work experience required; Associate&rsquo;s Degree preferred; prior law firm/legal department experience is a plus.&middot; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including data entry, proofreading, spelling, grammar and punctuation.&middot; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); typing proficiency with +55 wpm preferred.&middot; Possesses a high level of organizational and project management skills.&middot; Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.&middot; Exercises independent judgment in determining priority levels of all work assigned and assures assignments are completed in a timely manner.&middot; Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality regarding firm and client matters and protects sensitive information.&middot; Experience operating administrative office equipment (e.g., high-speed copier, scanner, fax machine).&middot; Ability to execute tasks in a client-centric manner and to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting and with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.&middot; Ability to take direction, receive and apply feedback, and communicate support needs.&middot; Ability to effectively follow procedures and manage competing priorities; demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and excellent organizational skills.&middot; Ability to work independently with some level of autonomy, taking initiative to ensure performance aligns with the successful operations of the office.&middot; Ability to be flexible, work flexible hours when required, and respond quickly and calmly to urgent situations; occasionally working overtime, evening or weekend hours may be required.WHY YOU SHOULD APPLYDykema offers an excellent salary and benefit package, including transportation assistance. Dykema provides a professional, diverse, and collaborative workplace where all employees can thrive. Dykema has achieved, and continues to participate in, Mansfield Certification. Our work environment is business casual.The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 in Chicago. The offered salary will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.EEO STATEMENTIt is the Firm&rsquo;s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual&rsquo;s age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved.It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments, and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm&rsquo;s goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity.E-Verify Dykema uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Job Type: Full-timePay: $21.63 - $24.03 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Vision insurance</li><li>Wellness program</li></ul>Work Location: In person

PayPal

<div>
 
 The Company
 
 
 PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
 
 
 We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
 
 
 We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
 
 
 Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do &ndash; and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
 
 
 
 Job Description Summary:
 
 
 PayPal&rsquo;s Legal Team is looking for an experienced attorney to join its litigation team. In this role, you will work closely with fellow litigation team members and internal stakeholders to coordinate and manage all aspects of litigation through trial. This position will manage a case load, driving alignment on case strategy, budget, and staffing while also advising internal stakeholders on trends in litigation, and changes in relevant statutes and regulations.
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 Essential Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Lead functional projects and programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
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 Provide specialized legal advice and support, particularly in high-demand areas such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
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 Identify issues and recommend best practices, leveraging industry knowledge and legal expertise to guide decision-making.
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 Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, implementing robust compliance programs and conducting regular audits.
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 Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing strategies to address emerging legal challenges.
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 Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, collaborating with external counsel and managing case strategies.
 
 
 
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 Expected Qualifications:
 
 
 
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 5+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
 
 
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 Additional Responsibilities And Preferred Qualifications
 
 
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 5 years of relevant work experience and at least 3 as an attorney.
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 This is a midlevel attorney role requiring a demonstrated proficiency and experience in all aspects of litigation management.
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 Juris doctorate degree with an active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
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 Litigation experience at a law firm or in house legal department handling commercial and consumer litigation especially state and/or federal claims applicable to the financial services industry.
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 The qualified candidate must possess the ability to quickly assess the legal exposure and provide concise legal advice to internal stakeholders including being responsible for reporting to senior leadership.
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 This is a fast-paced position that is suited to a self-starter who has the experience to quickly take ownership of a caseload of complex litigation matters.
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 Ability to effectively influence, lead, collaborate with and encourage others at all levels with an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
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 Good project manager who can bring various constituencies and stakeholders together to complete projects timely and efficiently.
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 Experience vetting and hiring outside counsel and expert witnesses.
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 Excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
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 Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset.
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 Team player who is comfortable with a dynamic and changing environment that emphasizes collaboration.
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 Skilled oral and written communicator.
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 Familiarity with, and strong interest in, PayPal, mobile payments, emerging payment technology and the payments industry.
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 Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to keep and maintain clear, accurate, and concise records.
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 Prior experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
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 Some travel is required, often out of state.
 
 
 
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 PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
 
 
 Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.
 
 
 The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
 
 
 The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $123,500 to $212,850
 
 
 PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.
 
 
 For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
 
 
 
 Our Benefits:
 
 
 
 At PayPal, we&rsquo;re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can&rsquo;t do this without our most important asset-you. That&rsquo;s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
 
 
 We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com
 
 
 
 Who We Are:
 
 
 
 To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx
 
 
 
 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 
 
 
 PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
 
 
 
 Belonging at PayPal:
 
 
 
 Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
 
 
 Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
 
 
 We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply.
 
 
 REQ ID R0132708
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Legal Counsel, Litigation

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis

<div>The Associate Attorney achieves resolution of client issues through routine negotiation and/or litigation requiring fundamental legal knowledge and experience, and practices other phases of law on various assignments of increasing complexity.
This position can be located in our Chicago or Cincinnati office.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
<ul>
<li>Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the Firm.</li>
<li>Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity within and outside the Firm.</li>
<li>Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the Firm.</li>
<li>Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external clients.</li>
<li>Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.</li>
<li>Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned.
</li><li>Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review.
</li><li>Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures.</li>
<li>Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules.</li>
<li>Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings.</li>
<li>Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.</li>
<li>Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations.</li>
<li>Participates in the development of strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases.</li>
<li>Represents and promotes the firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings as appropriate.</li>
<li>Monitors routine case files to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained.</li>
<li>Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required.</li>
<li>Develops and maintains relationships with current clients.</li>
<li>Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of cases, arrange legal settlements, and resolve routine issues, as assigned.</li>
<li>Completes both required and applicable optional learning classes and opportunities.</li>
<li>Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.</li>
<li>Additional duties as requested or required.
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and 1-3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.</li>
<li>Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana. Dual licensure in Ohio and/or Illinois is a bonus.</li>
<li>Foreclosure experience preferred</li>
<li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively, and discretely, to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
</li><li>Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
</li><li>Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.</li>
<li>Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court procedures, precedents, and government regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (F.D.C.P.A.) and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations, and processes and documents specific to assigned specialty area; electronic legal research tools such as LexisNexis; ability to interpret and apply legal principles and procedures and develop effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and court systems.</li>
<li>Must hold a current, valid state license to practice law, and, with respect to TTA and REDG only, a valid title insurance license.</li>
<li>Must practice according to the rules of professional conduct and ethical standards as required by the attorney&rsquo;s licensing stat</li>
</ul>
Compensation and Benefits:
<ul>
<li>The expected compensation is from $80,000 - $116,000 based upon home office location of Chicago or Cincinnati and experience</li>
<li>Paid Time Off (PTO) - 21 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays</li>
<li>Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.</li>
<li>Promotional opportunities from within the firm.</li>
<li>Fun participation in community involvement initiatives, office parties, and competitions.</li>
<li>Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc.</li></ul> 


EOE Statement: WWR/Weltman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Associate Attorney

Legal Aid Chicago

<div>Description:

For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice.
Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, located in downtown Chicago is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events.
Position: Legal Aid Chicago seeks a full-time Staff Attorney in the Public Benefits Practice Group to work with clients seeking benefits, including those from the Illinois Department of Human Services and Social Security Administration. This position reports to a Supervisory Attorney. 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Maintain a caseload of individual cases representing clients before the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Social Security Administration and in state and federal courts</li><li>
Interview eligible clients on issues handled within the practice group and provide advice and brief service in appropriate cases</li><li>
Work with other practice group staff in interdisciplinary work</li><li>
Maintain knowledge in other areas of law handled by Legal Aid Chicago to ensure that clients&rsquo; legal needs are identified and met in those areas</li><li>
Participate in complex litigation or advocacy to address systemic issues</li><li>
Work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff, students and volunteers to provide comprehensive legal services</li><li>
Collaborate on projects that could involve outreach to community groups, developing new strategies for serving our clients, or address systemic issues through litigation, negotiation or advocacy</li><li>
Participate in community outreach and support legal training and community education for clients and community partners that serve veterans</li><li>
Maintain case files and timekeeping in electronic case management system</li><li>
Assist with grant reporting, as appropriate and applicable</li><li>
Handle other duties as determined by the Supervisory Attorneys and the Director.</li></ul>
Salary and Benefits:
This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $69,433-$77,090, which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience.
Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:<ul><li>
Bilingual Staff Attorneys are eligible for an additional stipend</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment</li><li>
Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment</li><li>
19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays</li><li>
Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment</li><li>
403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment</li><li>
$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment insurance, at no cost</li><li>
Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost</li><li>
Monthly internet reimbursement</li><li>
Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program</li></ul>
Requirements:

Legal Aid Chicago encourages applications from individuals with relevant experience, particularly those who have direct experience with communities we serve or perspectives that help us understand and serve our clients better.<ul><li>
Preference for applicants licensed to practice law in Illinois or licensed in another state (and able to waive into the Illinois bar or be willing to sit for the next Illinois bar)</li><li>
Strong oral and written communication skills, highly developed organizational skills, and great client counseling skills and be someone who genuinely enjoys interacting with clients</li><li>
Knowledge of and experience with public benefits issues is valued and should be highlighted in the cover letter and resume</li><li>
The successful applicant will be collegial and demonstrate a commitment to and experience with our client communities and/or people living in poverty, and applicants are encouraged to share that experience in their cover letter</li><li>
The applicant&rsquo;s personal background, experience, or professional background should reflect an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers and the community we serve.</li><li>
Applicants must have the ability to work well under pressure</li><li>
Applicant must have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team</li></ul>
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the contact information of two primary professional references and one alternative professional reference. For applicants with previous work experience, at least one reference must be a former supervisor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. 
Legal Aid Chicago is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, ex-offender status, family responsibilities, reproductive health decisions or any other protected status.
If an accommodation is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at humanresources@legalaidchicago.org.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding an application status. We will contact candidates who are selected for the next stage of the hiring process.</div>

Staff Attorney - Public Benefits

Robbins Schwartz

<div>
 
 Robbins Schwartz seeks an attorney with 1-2 years of applicable experience to join our litigation practice group as an Associate. At Robbins Schwartz, our attorneys provide practical and efficient representation to school districts, community colleges, municipalities and other public entities. Our litigation team also defends public sector claims as panel counsel for many major legal liability carriers.
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualified candidates will have relevant experience litigating public sector liability claims and defending civil rights, employment, and tort claims against governmental bodies and officials as well as representing clients in federal court litigation involving age, race, sex, due process, and retaliation claims.
 
 
 
 
 
 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
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 Perform a variety of difficult and complex legal work and operate with substantial discretion and minimal direction or supervision
 </li>
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 Research and analyze the law on complex issues
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 Synthesize legal research and analysis into a coherent written memorandum or brief for submission to a client, court or arbitrator
 </li>
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 Analyze and summarize complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggest alterations to those documents
 </li>
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 Perform discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
 </li>
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 Negotiate with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes, including settlement conferencesTake and defend depositionsBuild relationships with clients based on trust
 </li>
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 Meet the firm&rsquo;s minimum billable hour requirements
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications:
 
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 Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
 </li>
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 Admission to the Illinois state bar1 year minimum experience
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Robbins Schwartz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
 
 
 This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
 
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Litigation Attorney

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

<div>Posting Title: Vice President, Deputy General Counsel 
Location: Chicago, IL or West Des Moines, IA (Mostly Off-Site) 
Employment Type: Full-time 
Salary Range: $230,977.00-$288,722.00

About Us: 
EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive, client-friendly annuity products sold through a variety of distribution channels, including more than 20,000 independent agents and independent marketing organizations (IMOs). Since 2003, we have provided exceptional customer service to our clients by operating with integrity and passion. Our efforts are supported by a dedicated workforce who execute their responsibilities through teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit. EquiTrust sells products nationwide and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with operations in West Des Moines, Iowa.

How You&rsquo;ll Contribute:
 
The Vice President, Deputy General Counsel leads, manages and directs a Legal and Regulatory Compliance team with the ultimate goal of achieving company-wide strategic goals and business objectives. The Vice President, Deputy General Counsel acts as an advisor, coach and mentor to the team and carries out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with EquiTrust&rsquo;s Company Values of Integrity, Leadership, Accountability, Teamwork and Passion. As a senior leader within the organization, the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel works collaboratively across all departments to put plans, initiatives, processes and systems in place to accomplish organizational objectives. The Deputy General Counsel provides leadership and direction across the legal and compliance function, and works collaboratively across the Company to provide legal support to Administration, Sales and Marketing, Product Development, Information Technology, Information Security and on agent/consumer matters. This manager builds lines of communication with the business units to align market strategy, understand business goals, recognize potential impacts associated with legal advice, resolve external disputes and prevent lawsuit occurrence. 
The Deputy General Counsel manages complaint resolution, internal investigations, and necessary regulatory reporting obligations. This position oversees litigation, including recommendations of outside counsel selection, settlement negotiation, and working with the corporate insurance carrier on covered claims. The Deputy General Counsel shall also act as the Company&rsquo;s appointed Privacy Officer. The individual assists Chief Legal Officer with the strategy and execution, and provides legal support to the business units on expansion of product and distribution channels.

What You&rsquo;ll Do:
<ul>
<li>Leads a team of Legal and Regulatory Compliance professionals, including but not limited to the following 
activities: makes recommendations and decisions for hiring, termination, promotion and transfers, assessing 
and completing performance appraisals, responsibility/workload allocations and task completion, employee engagement, succession planning and talent development, problem identification and resolution and other day- to-day people management and leadership responsibilities.</li>
<li>Partners with all departments to ensure strategic, operational and customer service objectives are aligned with Legal and Regulatory Compliance goals.</li>
<li>Identifies and leads high level problem resolution in a manner that is consistent with company values.</li>
<li>Assists Chief Legal Officer and Company leadership with strategy and execution, as well as providing legal support related to growth and diversification of product and distribution channels.</li>
<li>Manages litigation, including recommendations on selection of outside counsel, management of outside counsel and assisting with discovery.</li>
<li>Oversees market conduct examinations, serving as the liaison between EquiTrust and regulators.</li>
<li>Manages the complaint process, assigns complaints to specific compliance personnel for investigation and 
response, handles more complex complaints directly, recommends changes to complaint handling procedures and serves on the Company&rsquo;s complaint committee.</li>
<li>Provides legal advice to administration, claims, sales and marketing areas of the Company regarding death claim payments, trust agreements, ownership changes, and beneficiary changes, responds to legal questions from operating areas which require legal expertise, and assists other departments with research and drafting policyholder correspondence.</li>
<li>Leads the company&rsquo;s Special Investigation Unit and completes fraud investigations, filing information with appropriate state regulatory agencies as warranted.</li>
<li>Acts as Company&rsquo;s Privacy Officer for compliance with information and privacy related regulations and associated compliance procedures.</li>
<li>Participates in the development of new annuity and life insurance products by reviewing contract language and researching legal and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Monitors pending regulations.</li>
<li>Represents the Company at industry conferences and trade association meetings.</li>
<li>Supports the Legal and Regulatory Compliance team and/or other departments on an as-needed basis.</li>
<li>Willingly takes on additional responsibilities as requested in order to accomplish department and Company objectives.</li>
<li>Actively participates and contributes to the goals and objectives of the Company by working collaboratively and 
fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.</li>
</ul>
What You'll Bring:

Education:
<ul>
<li>Juris Doctor required.</li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul>
<li>Minimum 15 years of legal experience required.</li>
<li>Minimum 10 years of experience in the insurance or financial services industry required.</li>
<li>Minimum 2 years of managerial experience required.</li>
<li>Legal experience consisting of a combination of both law firm and/or regulatory experience (governmental) preferred.</li>
<li>15 years of life and annuity experience preferred.</li>
<li>Other: License to practice law in either Iowa or Illinois and good standing required.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and experience in interpreting contracting-related legal terms.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including verbal and non-verbal negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Strong decision-making skills.</li>
<li>Ability to conduct legal and non-legal research and subsequently analyze and summarize findings in a manner that is concise and clear to business partners from various departments.</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and meet time-sensitive deadlines without sacrificing work product.</li>
<li>Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.</li>
</ul>
Where You&rsquo;ll Work:
<ul>
<li>Chicago, IL or West Des Moines, IA</li>
<li>Office Location: Mostly Off-Site</li>
<li>Expected Travel: Occasional travel (5 &ndash; 10% of the time)</li>
</ul>
Compensation and Pay Philosophy: 
The pay range for this role is $230,977.00-$288,722.00. This reflects the expected compensation for the position at the time of posting. The final offer will be based on factors such as the candidate&rsquo;s experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity, and may be higher or lower than the posted range. The pay range is subject to change in the future in accordance with applicable laws. EquiTrust is committed to fair and competitive compensation that considers individual and organizational needs.
Total Rewards:
 
In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary incentive bonus and access to a competitive benefits package including:
<ul>
<li>Medical, Dental &amp; Vision coverage:</li>
<li>401(k) with Company Match</li>
<li>Paid time off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and more</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave for both Mothers and Fathers</li>
<li>Hybrid/Remote Work Options</li>
<li>Early Friday Closure</li>
</ul>
EquiTrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. To learn more, visit EquiTrust Careers.

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