Experience: 5-10 years
Location: Chicago Loop
E-mail: careers@rblaw.net
URL: https://www.rblaw.net/
Area of Practice: Civil Rights
Senior Attorney - Partner
Romanucci & Blandin seeks a seasoned trial litigator with 5 - 10 years of trial experience to join its civil rights practice group. Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to the Managing Partner at careers@rblaw.net.
Romanucci & Blandin, which is based in Chicago, is a nationally recognized civil rights, personal injury, and medical malpractice law firm. The firm’s civil rights practice group litigates high-profile civil rights cases across the country that involve police brutality, wrongful convictions, violations of the rights of people who are imprisoned or detained, and violations of the rights of people with disabilities. The firm litigates in both federal and state courts. Cases are frequently brought under Section 1983, the ADA, and related state causes of action. Cases frequently involve Monell claims and may also involve class action and mass tort litigation devices. Our civil rights team is a close-knit group of litigators who have a shared commitment to accountability and justice for our clients. We seek a seasoned litigator with proven civil litigation and trial experience. Specifically, we seek an attorney with extensive deposition experience, both taking and defending, and trial experience. First chair trial experience is preferred. The candidate should have federal civil litigation experience, with a strong preference for civil rights experience. The candidate must be a self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team. The position requires outstanding research and writing skills, the ability to communicate effectively, a creative approach to litigation, and a commitment to social justice and advocating for impacted communities.
The attorney will manage a full caseload while collaborating closely with other attorneys on the team. The attorney will be responsible for all aspects of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial. The attorney will work closely with clients, co-counsel, and attorneys and staff across the firm’s practice areas. The attorney will also be responsible for working with the team to vet and investigate potential cases. The position will involve travel.
Additional Role/Responsibilities Include:
Ensure high-quality, responsive client service across your caseload
Develop litigation strategy on cases and contribute to the team’s overall case priorities
Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, law clerks, and paralegals, including oversight of case management, organization, and deadlines
Responsible for evaluating and providing quarterly projections
Business development
Uphold the firm’s reputation for ethical and professional excellence
Education:
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Admission to the Bar of the State of Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois will be required
Pay:
Commensurate with experience. Depending on position, a base salary will range from $135,000 (Senior Attorney) to $150,000 (Partner). In addition to base salary, attorneys are guaranteed a fee structure on cases worked on regardless of case origination. Origination of case also guarantees additional compensation. There is no ceiling on total compensation.
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday Availability evenings or weekends as needed
Work Remotely: Remote work is not available for the first six (6) months; after that, attorneys are generally expected to work in the office at least four (4) days per week.
