Loevy + Loevy is a top tier national civil rights law firm. We are leaders in civil rights, whistleblower and False Claims Act, privacy, and transparency cases.
We are accepting applications for the Director of our Prisoners’ Rights Project. The Prisoners’ Rights Project litigates cases involving significant injuries or death suffered at jails or prisons. The Director will actively litigate and take cases to trial, supervise more junior attorneys, and guide the future direction of the Project.
Requirements:
- 8 years of litigation experience, with a track record of success
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil rights, and/or criminal justice
- Depth of knowledge and experience in civil rights and civil litigation
- Exceptional writing skills
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter
- Strong commitment to ethics, justice, teamwork, and respect for human dignity
- Licensed in Illinois and/or able to waive into Illinois
Job Duties:
- Build strong relationships with clients whose lives have been impacted by miscarriages of justice
- Evaluate and investigate cases for merit at intake and throughout litigation
- Manage and conduct discovery
- Draft and edit briefs at all stages of litigation
- Prepare and take cases to trial
- Prepare and argue appellate cases
- Supervise, mentor and support junior attorneys and paralegals
- Contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders
We are looking for people who will bring diligence, creativity and compassion to their work and who share our values of working in a collaborative, client-centered environment to advance the public interest. This job will be based in Chicago. We currently operate under a hybrid schedule, with the general expectation of being in the office at least three days per week.
Depending on experience level, compensation starts at $110,000 per year plus meaningful bonuses, with full benefits, including fully paid employee and dependent health coverage and life insurance, employer-funded HRA accounts, and dental, vision and 401(k) plans, and generous time off.
Loevy + Loevy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from first-generation professionals. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or national origin.
To apply to this position, please send a cover letter and resume to hiring@loevy.com using “Director of Prisoners’ Rights Project” as your subject line.