Litigator — Public-Interest Litigation

Job overview

The Litigator — Public-Interest Litigation role is hybrid in Chicago, IL, with work based in the Chicago office and the option to work from home up to two days each week. The base salary range is $90,000–$145,000 per year, with potential performance-based bonuses. The role supports the Illinois Policy Institute’s new litigation program, which pursues cases related to free-market principles, taxpayer protection, and government accountability. The attorney develops and litigates strategic cases to protect residents’ constitutional and statutory rights and advance economic liberty and property rights. The work includes legal research, pleadings and discovery, depositions, oral arguments, public communications, and collaboration with institute leadership and colleagues.

What you'll do

• Identify and develop cases through legal research and conversations with Illinois residents
• litigate cases, including drafting complaints and motions, handling written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and presenting oral arguments
• participate in media interviews, panels, and events
• draft op-eds or articles on Illinois legal issues
• collaborate with institute leadership and colleagues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigator

public-interest litigation

hybrid

chicago il

illinois policy institute

illinois law license

juris doctor

government accountability

economic liberty

property rights

$90k–$145k

performance-based bonuses

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental plans with employer-paid share
• 401(k)
• flexible spending benefits
• vacation and sick days.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor, Illinois law license, and at least three years of litigation experience, including first-chair experience in evidentiary hearings and depositions; trial or appellate experience is preferred. Travel as necessary. Benefits include employer-paid shares of medical and dental plans, 401(k), flexible spending benefits, vacation, and sick days.

About the employer

Illinois Policy is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.