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Employment and Class Action Brief Writer - Senior Associate Attorney / Counsel needed!
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Our client, a distinguished AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an accomplished Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join their Class Action Practice Group based in Chicago as a dedicated brief writer(link removed) This is a full-time role focused on legal research and brief writing for complex class action matters.
Candidate Profile:
- JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
- Bar Admission in Illinois.
- 7+ years of substantive legal research and writing experience, preferably in class action matters.
- Demonstrated expertise in formulating and executing briefing strategies for class action cases.
- Detail-oriented with superior research, organizational, and writing skills.
- Ability to stay current on employment and class action law developments across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience in Big Law is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with class action merits teams to prepare substantive briefs and motions.
- Draft complex dispositive motions, motions for summary judgment, decertification motions. motions to compel arbitration, appeals, and mediation statements for its clients in various jurisdictions.
- Prepare opposition briefs for class and collective treatment and appellate briefs.
- Develop mediation statements and other key legal documents for clients in various jurisdictions.
- Conduct in-depth legal research and apply relevant legal authority to support facts and strategies.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on the intellectual and strategic aspects of class action litigation, with an emphasis on high-quality legal research and writing. Youll be part of a renowned national class action practice, working alongside a talented and collaborative team.The position provides exposure to challenging and cutting-edge cases across multiple jurisdictions, enabling professional growth and mastery of the evolving landscape of class action law.
With a focus on excellence and results-oriented outcomes, this role is ideal for attorneys who thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
The firm provides competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package(link removed)>
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample(link removed)>
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