Litigator

About Illinois Policy Institute The Illinois Policy Institute is the strongest voice for taxpayers in the state and one of the nation's leading free-market public policy organizations. We educate and engage Illinoisans from all walks of life to advance policies that promote economic freedom, personal liberty and good governance – working to ensure Illinois is a state where families, businesses and communities can thrive. The Illinois Policy Institute is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research organization. Our partner organization, Illinois Policy, is an independent, nonpartisan 501(c)(4) advocacy organization. About the role The Illinois Policy Institute is launching a new effort to pursue strategic, high-impact cases that advance free-market principles, protect taxpayers, and enforce transparency and accountability in Illinois government. This is a founding attorney role in a multi-year program to build a disciplined litigation docket. We are seeking an experienced litigator to further the institute's goals by advocating for the constitutional and statutory rights of Illinois' residents. This includes strategic litigation that advances the principles of free enterprise and government accountability. This role is ideal for someone passionate about the institute's values and public-interest litigation. The attorney will litigate a wide range of cases, including under the Illinois state constitution, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, Whistleblower Act and other related laws to protect individual rights, advance constitutionally limited government and support the Illinois Policy Institute's investigations and research concerning government overreach, abuse of property rights and misuse of public funds. Applicants should thrive in an entrepreneurial, creative, and fast-paced environment. They should have a clear commitment to free-market principles. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Identifying and developing cases, including researching laws and legal issues, and speaking with Illinoisans to advance cases that promote the institute's mission. Litigating cases that further Illinoisans' economic liberty and property rights. This includes drafting complaints and motions, drafting and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and presenting oral arguments. Participating in media interviews, panels and events, and drafting op-eds or articles related to legal issues in Illinois. Collaborating with institute leadership and colleagues to advance overlapping priorities. Qualifications and requirements Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. A minimum of three years of litigation experience, including first-chair experience in evidentiary hearings, depositions and preferably some trial or appellate experience. License to practice in Illinois. Excellent oral and written advocacy skills. Capacity to handle multiple cases simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced…