Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job Summary

We are seeking a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney to join our law firm in an Of Counsel Position in Illinois. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, and update and maintain files. You will work closely with the managing attorney, other colleagues, and or senior attorneys to provide excellent legal services to our clients. Candidates with previous experience as federal criminal defense counsel and applicants providing expertise as a federal prosecutor, DOJ, OIG, SEC, or AUSA will receive more consideration. Must have experience with federal False Claims Act cases, qui tam cases, procurement, and or white-collar crime cases. With a passion for law, we want to hear from you. Please send a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications. PLEASE, NO CALLS OR RECRUITERS

Responsibilities

Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents

Conduct legal research

Prepare for and attend legal proceedings, if necessary, including trials and settlements.

Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior attorneys

Negotiate on behalf of clients

Maintain detailed and accurate client records

Respond to subpoenas, civil investigative demands (CID)

Litigation and Trial

Federal white collar cases and federal civil cases launched by the federal government

NO STATE CASES

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam

Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)

Must have current Illinois Bar and Federal Court License

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proven experience as either federal prosecutor, former DOJ or Military JAG a plus

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients

Must be reliable and dependable

Flexible work from home options available.