Job description
Overview
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, is seeking an experienced Consumer Protection Attorney to assist with litigation matters on an hourly basis in its Chicago office. Ideal candidates will have experience handling cases under statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), class actions, state consumer fraud statutes, and related consumer protection laws.This position offers flexible hours and may be performed remotely. Attorneys will work closely with our litigation team on all phases of case development and defense.
Candidates must be licensed and admitted to practice in Illinois.Responsibilities:
Draft answers, motions to dismiss, motions to compel arbitration, motions for summary judgment, mediation statements, and motions to compel discovery.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
Manage discovery, including written discovery and document review.
Take and defend depositions periodically.
Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations.
Prepare cases for dispositive motions.
Communicate with clients regarding case status and strategy.
Analyze consumer protection claims under federal and state law.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Preferred minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
Experience with FCRA, FDCPA, consumer fraud, or related consumer protection matters preferred.
Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
Federal court litigation experience is a plus.
GRSM is a full-service Am Law 100 firm with robust national and local practices and is the first and only law firm with attorneys and offices in all 50 states! We have garnered national recognition for our demonstrated commitment to the recruitment, retention and advancement of qualified female and diverse attorneys. Our attorneys have access to professional development and mentorship to promote advancement in a collaborative and collegial environment. Opportunities include forward-facing client interactions and experience handling appearances at hearings, depositions, and trials. We offer great stability, have an industry-leading low overhead platform, and maintain no debt whatsoever.
For this role, we are seeking an attorney with 3-7 years of experience. The pay range for this role is: $63.56-85.34 per hour. Actual compensation is tailored to each individual and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, practice area, business generation, work arrangement, and geographic market. We are committed to offering compensation that is both competitive and aligned with the value each professional brings to the firm.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample.Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.No recruiter emails or telephone calls.Disclaimer: Reposting positions from this website does not authorize search firms or other third parties to directly solicit candidates on the firm’s behalf or represent a relationship with the firm. Agencies must sign GRSM’s fee agreement. The firm’s search agreements are specific to individuals and groups who will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates submitted by a search firm without an executed search firm agreement will not be considered as an applicant. For consideration, please send a detailed blind profile of your candidate to: .
Pay Range
USD $63.56 - USD $85.34 /Hr.Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
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