Careers

Loevy + Loevy is a nationally recognized civil rights law firm. We have achieved historic results in difficult cases involving wrongful convictions, prisoners’ rights, police misconduct, whistleblower protection, data privacy, and transparency cases. We are now accepting applications for a Paralegal Position.

Required:

• Passion for civil rights and social justice
• Impeccable organization and self-management
• Hard-working attitude
• Great attention to detail
• Curious with a strong desire to learn
• Flexibility with schedule – late nights are sometimes required for certain filings and trials
• Persistence in overcoming external obstacles
• Strong interpersonal skills/gets along well with others
• Conflict resolution
• Cool under pressure (able to think and respond rather than react in haste)
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, email)
• Creative and agile problem solver in a fast-moving litigation environment
• Computer and document management skills
• Proficiency Microsoft Word, Adobe, Google Drive, Excel
• Strong writing, editing and proofing skills
• Strong commitment to ethics, justice, teamwork and respect for human dignity
• Litigation paralegal experience (or comparable project assistant/legal assistant/other titled roles in fast paced litigation environment)
• Occasional travel for hearings and trials, sometimes out-of-state.
• Three-year minimum commitment

Desired:

• Experience in database administration and/or project management
• Bachelor’s Degree or significant litigation experience
• Spanish language proficiency

The paralegal position will primarily entail supporting our attorneys on their cases, with both administrative and substantive work. Typical tasks include managing case files and case calendars; supporting document production and review; handling electronic filing; drafting and proofreading documents; conducting research; interacting with clients, other lawyers, community supports, and governmental entities; indexing documents; creating tables of authorities; learning local rules in multiple jurisdictions; developing case timelines; creating witness files; supporting trials and depositions; making travel arrangements; and answering phones.

We are looking for people who will bring diligence, creativity and compassion to their work and who share our values of working in a collaborative, client-centered environment to advance the public interest. This is a collegial environment and a great place to work, but you will definitely be busy, and candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, often on tight deadlines, and across multiple time zones.

For more information about Loevy & Loevy, please visit www.loevy.com. To apply to this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Hiring@loevy.com using “Paralegal Position” as your subject line.

About Loevy + Loevy

Loevy + Loevy is a civil rights law firm fighting for justice, accountability, and transparency across the United States. We take on the nation’s most difficult public interest cases, advocating in and outside the courtroom to secure justice for our clients and to hold officials, governments, and corporations accountable.

Over the past few decades, Loevy + Loevy’s legal advocacy has had a sizable impact on civil rights in the United States. We have uncovered widespread practices of police and prosecutorial misconduct in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston; won record-breaking wrongful conviction verdicts for the innocent; forced the public release of pivotal police video footage and unredacted the Mueller report; secured verdicts and injunctions for prisoners denied their civil rights; and successfully won class actions on behalf of Black Lives Matter protestors.

Loevy + Loevy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from first-generation professionals. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or national origin.   Should any accommodations be required at any stage of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this position, please let us know.

Salary

$55,000-65,000/ year (DOE) plus competitive bonuses

Location

Chicago Office – No Telecommuting

Loevy & Loevy is a prominent civil rights law firm dedicated to advocating for justice and equality. With a team of approximately 100 professionals, we provide exceptional legal services and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We invite qualified candidates who share our passion for civil rights to join our team.

We are currently seeking a skilled Bookkeeper/Controller to manage our firm’s financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in accounting and finance, with expertise in legal or professional services environments. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and proficient communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash Management
• Accounts Payable
  • Manage accounts payable, including tracking case-related expenses.
  • Assign expenses to specific cases and collaborate with attorneys to secure necessary approvals.
• Client Trust Accounting
  • Administer client trust accounting functions.
  • Recognize revenues, process liens, and manage expenses related to cases.
• Payroll Management
  • Conduct bi-weekly payroll runs and process bonus payments for attorneys.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality concerning payroll information for all employees, particularly attorneys.
• Software Proficiency
  • Utilize QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online to ensure precise financial management and reporting.
• Documentation and Data Management
  • Employ Microsoft Word and Excel effectively for documentation and data analysis.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably within a law firm or professional services setting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A passion for civil rights and a commitment to our firm’s mission is highly desirable.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience. Please send your application to: Kori Grumboski at Kori@Loevy.com using “Bookkeeper/Controller” as your subject line.

Loevy & Loevy, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and foster an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or national origin.

Loevy + Loevy is a top tier national civil rights law firm. We are leaders in civil rights, whistleblower and False Claims Act, privacy, and transparency cases.

We are accepting applications for a Civil Rights Attorney at Loevy & Loevy with responsibility for our wrongful conviction, police misconduct, and prisoner rights docket. Prior experience litigating civil rights cases is helpful but not required. We welcome applications from laterals. 

Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership
• Depth of knowledge and experience in civil rights and civil litigation
• Exceptional writer
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter
• Strong commitment to ethics, justice, teamwork, and respect for human dignity
• Licensed in Illinois and/or able to waive into Illinois
• Skills and ability to manage a high volume case load

Job Duties:

Litigate docket of prisoner cases through discovery and trial, including:

• Build strong relationships with clients whose lives have been impacted by miscarriages of justice
• Evaluate and investigate cases for merit throughout litigation
• Manage and conduct discovery
• Draft and edit briefs at all stages of litigation
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial, with the goal of eventually leading trial teams 
• Prepare and argue appellate cases
• Supervise, mentor and support junior attorneys and paralegals
• Contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders

We are looking for people who will bring diligence, creativity and compassion to their work and who share our values of working in a collaborative, client-centered environment to advance the public interest. This job will be based in Chicago. We currently operate under a hybrid schedule, with the general expectation of being in the office three days per week. 

Compensation commensurate with experience plus full benefits, including fully paid employee and dependent health coverage and life insurance, employer-funded HRA accounts, and dental, vision and 401(k) plans, and generous time off.

Loevy & Loevy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from first-generation professionals. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or national origin. 

For more information about Loevy & Loevy, please visit http://www.loevy.com. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, transcripts, 1-2 writing samples, and a list of references to hiring@loevy.com using “Civil Rights Attorney” as your subject line.

Loevy & Loevy is now accepting applications for immediate hiring for contract attorneys in a variety of roles.  We are open to contract attorneys from multiple jurisdictions.

Hourly rate beginning at $30/hour.

Most projects take approximately 8 weeks with possible follow-up, unless otherwise noted.

Police Misconduct:  Our civil rights practice is seeking contract attorneys in various jurisdictions to support discovery ranging from review of police files and prison calls, to taking depositions and brief writing.   

FOIA Litigation: Our FOIA practice is seeking project attorneys to assist in legal research and brief writing.  Assignments will be on a per project basis, and contractors are free to accept or reject assignments as suits their schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience with an emphasis on legal writing and be available for 30-40 hours of work per week.

False Claims Act:  Our whistleblower practice is seeking contract attorneys to support document review.  A background in antitrust, financial records, the military and/or government contracts, and experience with e-discovery platforms desired.  We expect the project to take 6 months.

Prisoners’ Rights Leave Coverage:  Our Prisoners’ Rights practice is looking for an Illinois attorney with 4+ years of litigation experience, including investigations, depositions, expert coordination, brief writing, and hearings.  Prisoners’ Rights experience desired.  Must be highly organized.  Hourly rate commensurate with experience and expertise.

Loevy & Loevy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from first-generation professionals. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or national origin.

To apply, please email a cover letter expressing which specific projects you are interested in and qualified for along with your resume to ContractAttorneyHiring@loevy.com.

Loevy + Loevy is a top-tier national civil rights law firm. We are leaders in civil rights, whistleblower and False Claims Act, privacy, and transparency cases.

We are accepting applications for a position as a Justice Fellow at Loevy + Loevy’s Chicago office. Fellows participate in all aspects of litigation, including conducting investigation and discovery, taking and defending depositions, writing briefs and pleadings for federal district courts and courts of appeals, appearing at hearings and orally arguing cases, and actively participating in trial teams.

Fellows can expect to work primarily on the firm’s civil rights cases, including those involving wrongful convictions, police shootings, constitutional violations, prisoners’ rights, and other cases in the public interest.

We currently operate under a hybrid schedule, with the general expectation of being in the office at least three days per week.

The Fellowship is a two-year attorney position, and many of our previous Justice Fellows have continued at the firm after the completion of their Fellowship.

Candidates for the Justice Fellowship must have extremely strong academic records and exceptional writing and communication skills. The Fellowship is intended for lawyers with fewer than five years of experience, including those completing judicial clerkships. There is a strong preference for applicants with one to two years of legal experience. We are looking for people who will bring diligence, creativity and compassion to their work, and who share our values of working in a collaborative, client-centered environment to advance the public interest.

Compensation is $110,000 per year plus generous bonuses, with full benefits, including fully paid employee and dependent health coverage and life insurance, employer-funded HRA accounts, and dental, vision and 401(k) plans, and generous time off.

Loevy & Loevy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from first-generation professionals. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or national origin.

To apply to this position, please send a single pdf with your cover letter, resume, transcripts, a list of references, and 2 writing samples to hiring@loevy.com using “Justice Fellowship” as your subject line.