Litigation-focused role defending mental health commitments and treatment cases. Involves drafting motions, reviewing records, attending hearings, and interacting with clients and witnesses.
Responsibilities
This is a litigation-focused role defending mental health commitment and treatment cases
Key responsibilities include drafting motions, reviewing medical records, preparing clients, interviewing witnesses, and conducting legal research
The position requires regular attendance at hearings, trials (via Zoom and in-person), and case management dockets
Proficiency with Zoom (including using exhibits), Microsoft Office, and case management software is essential
Requirements
Requires graduation from a recognized law school
Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
Prefers four (4) years’ experience as lead counsel in bench and/or jury trials providing direct client representation and services
Prefers four (4) years in drafting, filing, arguing and defending petitions and motions
Prefers two (2) years of experience with relevant administrative, statutory and case law reference at administrative, trial and appellate levels
Prefers four (4) years professional proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis Nexus, Westlaw or other legal research platforms, Zoom and WebEx
Prefers three (3) experience in preparing for and conducting weekly motion hearings, interpreting rules, regulations and relevant case law and proposing solutions to administrative and legal questions
Prefers three (3) years' experience in technical research and writing detailed reports in preparation for and conducting trials weekly
Prefers two (2) years reviewing medical records, interviewing and preparing witnesses for trial, interviewing expert witnesses, and interviewing lay witnesses
Two (2) years in public speaking and educational training, including, coordinating and disseminating of information to service providers, community groups, and professional associations concerning legal representation of persons with disabilities and or recipients of mental health services.
Benefits
Monday-Friday schedule
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
Paid Parental leave
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
(10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
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