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 position as a Justice Fellow at Loevy + Loevy’s Chicago office. We are seeking applicants who have at least one to two years of legal experience (including clerkships). Applicants with more than five years of experience should apply for the Civil Rights Attorney position.
Requirements:
Strong academic records
Exceptional writing and communication skills
Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter
Strong commitment to ethics, justice, and respect for human dignity
Licensed in Illinois, or able to waive into Illinois
Ability to manage a high volume case load
Team-oriented and positive contributor to firm culture
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.
Job Duties:
Fellows participate in all aspects of litigation, including developing client relationships, conducting investigation and discovery, taking and defending depositions, writing briefs and pleadings for federal district courts and courts of appeals, appearing at hearings and orally arguing cases, and actively participating in trial teams.
Fellows can expect to work primarily on the firm’s civil rights cases, including those involving wrongful convictions, police shootings, constitutional violations, prisoners’ rights, and other cases in the public interest.
More Information about the Position:
We currently operate under a hybrid schedule, with the general expectation of being in the office at least four days per week.
The Fellowship is a two-year attorney position, and many of our previous Justice Fellows have continued at the firm after the completion of their Fellowship.
Compensation is $110,000 per year plus generous 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.
For more information about Loevy & Loevy, please visit https://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 “Justice Fellowship” as your subject line.
