Senior Attorney or Partner, Civil Rights Litigation

Romanucci & Blandin seeks a litigator with a minimum of 5-10 years of litigation experience and extensive 1st chair trial experience to join its Civil Rights practice group. Interested candidates, no recruiters please, should send a resume and letter of interest to the Managing Partner at careers@rblaw.net.

Romanucci & Blandin, which is based in Chicago, is a nationally recognized civil rights, personal injury, and medical malpractice law firm. The firm’s civil rights practice group litigates high-profile civil rights cases across the country that involve police brutality, wrongful convictions, violations of the rights of people who are imprisoned or detained, and violations of the rights of people with disabilities.  The firm litigates in both federal and state courts. Cases are frequently brought under Section 1983, the ADA, and related state causes of action.  Cases frequently involve Monell claims and may also involve class action and mass tort litigation devices. Our civil rights team is a close-knit group of litigators who have a shared commitment to accountability and justice for our clients.

We seek a seasoned litigator with proven substantive civil trial experience. Specifically, we seek an attorney with extensive deposition experience, both taking and defending, and first-chair trial experience. The candidate should have significant federal civil litigation experience, with a strong preference for civil rights experience.  The candidate must be a self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team. The position requires outstanding research and writing skills, first chair trial experience, the ability to communicate effectively, a creative approach to litigation, and a commitment to social justice and advocating for impacted communities.  

The attorney will manage a full caseload while collaborating closely with other attorneys on the team. The attorney will be responsible for all aspects of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial. The attorney will work closely with clients, co-counsel, and attorneys and staff across the firm’s practice areas. The attorney will also be responsible for working with the team to vet and investigate potential cases. The position will involve travel. 

Additional Role/Responsibilities Include: 

• Ensure high-quality, responsive client service across your caseload 
• Develop litigation strategy on cases and contribute to the team’s overall case priorities 
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, law clerks, and paralegals, including oversight of case management, organization, and deadlines 
• Responsible for evaluating and providing quarterly projections 
• Business development 
• Uphold the firm’s reputation for ethical and professional excellence  

Education:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school 
• Admission to the Bar of the State of Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois will be required 

Job Type:

• Full-time

Pay:

• Commensurate with experience, a base salary of $135,000 (Senior Attorney) or $150,000 (Partner), plus an additional compensation structure 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Availability evenings or weekends as needed

Work Location:

• Chicago, IL (Loop / River North)

Work Remotely:

• Remote work is not available for the first six (6) months; after that, attorneys are generally expected to work in the office at least four (4) days per week.