Elk Grove Village
Job DescriptionJob Title: AttorneyLocation: Remote (Hybrid option in Chicago, IL)Schedule: Full-time; 37.5 hours/weekPay Rate: $74-$85/hr.Employment Type: Contract (~6 months) Job Description: A leading nonprofit environmental law organization is seeking a Temporary Attorney for a 6-month assignment. In this role, you will contribute to legal advocacy by supporting the development of legal strategy, conducting research, and drafting key documents. Candidates located near Chicago, IL may work on a hybrid basis from the Chicago office, while remote candidates barred in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, or Wisconsin will also be considered. The assignment is expected to begin as soon as possible. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients to evaluate potential legal challenges affecting communities and the environment, • Conduct factual investigations, legal research, and analysis, • Draft memoranda, comments, briefs, and other legal documents, • Monitor or participate in agency meetings and administrative hearings, • Duties may vary depending on level of experienceQualifications:, • J.D. with 6–8 years of post-graduate legal experience, • Licensed and in good standing in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, or Wisconsin, • Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, • Experience with trial or appellate litigation is a plus, • Ability to work with technical experts, • Skilled in building and maintaining partnerships with community-based and grassroots groups, • Capable of managing a litigation docket independently and collaboratively, • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivityBenefits: Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Pay Details: $74.00 to $85.00 per hour Search managed by: Keaton Anderson Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.