Office Location: ChicagoQuarles & Brady LLP seeks an associate with two to three years of legal experience to join the Commercial Litigation practice group in our Chicago office. The associate will focus on government investigations, regulatory enforcement, healthcare litigation, and administrative law.
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The associate will work on enforcement and litigation matters before state and federal courts and administrative bodies. The work includes responding to investigations and inquiries from state attorneys general and federal agencies, and representing clients before licensing and regulatory bodies such as Boards of Pharmacy and Departments of Insurance. The position offers a clear path to first-chair trial work. This includes administrative trials and contested hearings as well as state and federal court litigation. We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term practice in this area.
Qualifications- J.D. from an accredited law school and two to three years of legal experience
- Admission to the Illinois bar, or eligibility for prompt admission
- Current or recent experience at a state or federal government agency. Experience in a state attorney general's office is strongly preferred, and Illinois experience is especially valued.
- Hands-on experience with litigation or enforcement matters, either in court or in administrative proceedings
- A practical understanding of how enforcement offices open investigations, set priorities, and resolve matters
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
- Sound judgment and the ability to work diplomatically and credibly with government officials, opposing counsel, and clients
- Strong preference for candidates based in, or willing to relocate to, the Chicago area
Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample.
Quarles offers competitive salaries, bonus, and great benefits to employees including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, education, and skills of the applicant, including book of business for more experienced roles, and other job-related factors. The range for associates physically located in Chicago is $190,000 to $280,000 per year.
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