Careers

Loevy & Loevy is a nationally recognized litigation firm devoted to civil rights cases, including wrongful convictions, police shootings, and prisoners’ rights, as well as to other cases in the public interest, including whistleblower protection, digital privacy rights, and government transparency. We are one of the largest and most successful firms in our field, and we take multiple cases to trial each year in federal and state courts across the United States. Summer Associates form an important part of the Loevy & Loevy team each year.

We will begin accepting applications from 2Ls for our 2026 Summer Associate program on October 1, 2025. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, transcript, list of references, and a writing sample to summerassociates@loevy.com. Candidates selected for interviews will be notified on a rolling basis.

Summer Associates at Loevy & Loevy have the opportunity to work on the full range of cases the firm handles. These include cases involving wrongful convictions, police shootings, prisoners’ rights, whistleblower protection, government transparency, and digital privacy rights. Summer Associates learn by working closely with experienced attorneys throughout the summer. They are given meaningful, substantive legal work, and they participate in a wide range of litigation activities across our practice areas. Typical assignments include drafting briefs and motions, as well as assisting with depositions, case investigations, witness interviews, hearings, and trials.

The ideal candidate is a person who is hardworking and is passionate about civil rights and social justice. Strong writing and research skills, and an ability to work efficiently, are essential.

Loevy & Loevy is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome Summer Associate applications from first-generation law students and students with prior criminal convictions. We strongly encourage applications from qualified individuals of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or national origin.

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 a Civil Rights Attorney. Prior experience litigating civil rights cases is helpful but not required. We are seeking applicants who have at least one to two years of legal experience (including clerkships). Applicants with significantly more experience are also encouraged to apply. 

Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership
• Depth of knowledge and experience in civil rights and civil litigation
• Exceptional writer
• 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
• Skills and ability to manage a high volume case load
• Team-oriented and positive contributor to firm culture

Job Duties:

Attorneys can expect to work primarily on the firm’s wrongful conviction and police misconduct cases, but will be welcome, based on interest, to help with our firm’s other civil rights, whistleblower and False Claims Act, privacy and transparency cases too. 

• Build strong relationships with clients whose lives have been impacted by miscarriages of justice
• Evaluate and investigate cases for merit throughout litigation
• Manage and conduct discovery and investigations
• Taking and defending depositions
• Draft and edit briefs at all stages of litigation
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial, with the goal of eventually leading trial teams 
• 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. 

Compensation commensurate with experience plus 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. 

For more information about Loevy & Loevy, please visit http://www.loevy.com. To apply for this position, please send one single PDF containing a cover letter, resume, transcripts, 1-2 writing samples, and a list of references to hiring@loevy.com using “Civil Rights Attorney” as your subject line.

Loevy & Loevy is now accepting applications for immediate hiring for contract attorneys in a variety of roles.  We are open to contract attorneys from multiple jurisdictions.

Hourly rate beginning at $30/hour.

Most projects take approximately 8 weeks with possible follow-up, unless otherwise noted.

Police Misconduct:  Our civil rights practice is seeking contract attorneys in various jurisdictions to support discovery ranging from review of police files and prison calls, to taking depositions and brief writing.   

FOIA Litigation: Our FOIA practice is seeking project attorneys to assist in legal research and brief writing.  Assignments will be on a per project basis, and contractors are free to accept or reject assignments as suits their schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience with an emphasis on legal writing and be available for 30-40 hours of work per week.

False Claims Act:  Our whistleblower practice is seeking contract attorneys to support document review.  A background in antitrust, financial records, the military and/or government contracts, and experience with e-discovery platforms desired.  We expect the project to take 6 months.

Prisoners’ Rights Leave Coverage:  Our Prisoners’ Rights practice is looking for an Illinois attorney with 4+ years of litigation experience, including investigations, depositions, expert coordination, brief writing, and hearings.  Prisoners’ Rights experience desired.  Must be highly organized.  Hourly rate commensurate with experience and expertise.

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, please email a cover letter expressing which specific projects you are interested in and qualified for along with your resume to ContractAttorneyHiring@loevy.com.