Mid Level Research Attorney Jobs
Mid level research attorney jobs go to attorneys ready to own complex legal research projects, synthesize findings into actionable analysis, and guide junior associates with minimal oversight. Openings are predominantly 47% remote or hybrid across Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with Jobot, Husch Blackwell, and Cooley LLP hiring at this level now.
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ATTORNEY
Job Number: 416424
Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Attorney
Civilian Office of Police Accountability
Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $90,144
This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
- Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
- Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
- Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
This position is with the City’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and provides legal counsel in support of the agency’s mission to conduct fair police misconduct investigations and advises the investigative staff and department management on matters related to the department’s operations, and performs related duties as required.
Under direction of senior management, the Attorney provides legal counsel to investigators regarding all substantive issues that arise from the office’s investigations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides advice on legal issues related to investigations including issues concerning local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and contracts.
- Provides legal counsel on topics such as: evidence collection, labor and employment including collective bargaining agreements and the employee’s duty to cooperate, and the interpretation and enforcement of statutes and ordinances.
- Advises the Investigators and Supervising Investigators on strategic and legal investigative matters, including investigative techniques and the strength of evidence obtained.
- Writes and edits summary investigative reports.
- Performs legal research; writes and edits legal memoranda on issues related to investigations.
- Prepares affidavits and other documents for criminal, civil or administrative actions.
- Coordinates with outside law enforcement and prosecutorial entities as appropriate.
- Provides training on legal issues as requested by senior management.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and programs, as required.
- Performs related duties as required.
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be exhaustive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
LOCATION
Location: 1615 W. Chicago Ave, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60622
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (limited after hours availability as required)
Salary: $90,144 (non-negotiable)
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, plus three (3) years of work experience in the legal profession as a licensed attorney. NOTE: You must include a writing sample (10-15 pages in length) as an attachment to your application. The writing sample must be an original work (either wholly or substantially authored by you) and must reflect legal reasoning, such as a legal memo, motion to court, legal article, or research paper.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705)
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
- Previous substantive work experience, at least one (1) year, in one of the following areas: criminal law, constitutional law, labor law, administrative law, or police oversight.
NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11: 59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from November 13, 2026, until 11:59p.m. CDT on November 27, 2026. No exceptions will be made.
Job Posting
: Nov 13, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary: $90,144
Pay Basis
: Yearly
ATTORNEY
Job Number: 416424
Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Attorney
Civilian Office of Police Accountability
Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $90,144
This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
- Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
- Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
- Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
This position is with the City’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and provides legal counsel in support of the agency’s mission to conduct fair police misconduct investigations and advises the investigative staff and department management on matters related to the department’s operations, and performs related duties as required.
Under direction of senior management, the Attorney provides legal counsel to investigators regarding all substantive issues that arise from the office’s investigations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides advice on legal issues related to investigations including issues concerning local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and contracts.
- Provides legal counsel on topics such as: evidence collection, labor and employment including collective bargaining agreements and the employee’s duty to cooperate, and the interpretation and enforcement of statutes and ordinances.
- Advises the Investigators and Supervising Investigators on strategic and legal investigative matters, including investigative techniques and the strength of evidence obtained.
- Writes and edits summary investigative reports.
- Performs legal research; writes and edits legal memoranda on issues related to investigations.
- Prepares affidavits and other documents for criminal, civil or administrative actions.
- Coordinates with outside law enforcement and prosecutorial entities as appropriate.
- Provides training on legal issues as requested by senior management.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and programs, as required.
- Performs related duties as required.
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be exhaustive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
LOCATION
Location: 1615 W. Chicago Ave, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60622
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (limited after hours availability as required)
Salary: $90,144 (non-negotiable)
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, plus three (3) years of work experience in the legal profession as a licensed attorney. NOTE: You must include a writing sample (10-15 pages in length) as an attachment to your application. The writing sample must be an original work (either wholly or substantially authored by you) and must reflect legal reasoning, such as a legal memo, motion to court, legal article, or research paper.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705)
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
- Previous substantive work experience, at least one (1) year, in one of the following areas: criminal law, constitutional law, labor law, administrative law, or police oversight.
NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11: 59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from November 13, 2026, until 11:59p.m. CDT on November 27, 2026. No exceptions will be made.
Job Posting
: Nov 13, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary: $90,144
Pay Basis
: Yearly
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Mid Level Research Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level research attorney job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the research strategy, produced work product that shaped case outcomes or legal decisions, and mentored less experienced colleagues. Applications that show depth in a practice area, a consistent record of delivering thorough analysis independently, and familiarity with advanced legal research tools stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level research attorneys?
Companies hiring mid level research attorneys right now include Jobot, Husch Blackwell, and Cooley LLP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from law firms scaling their research capacity, in-house legal departments managing complex litigation or regulatory work, and legal services organizations with ongoing high-volume research needs.
Are there remote mid level research attorney jobs?
Yes, and remote access is more common at this level than at entry level because employers trust attorneys who have already demonstrated independent judgment. About 47% of mid level research attorney openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced attorneys who can deliver high-quality work product without close supervision.
How do I move up to a mid level research attorney role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building over your first few years. The clearest path involves taking ownership of full research projects rather than discrete tasks, developing a recognizable specialization in a practice area, producing work product that gets used with minimal revision, and demonstrating that you can guide and quality-check the work of junior colleagues without direction from above.
Which industries hire the most mid level research attorneys?
Mid Level research attorney roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their legal work is research-intensive, requires defensible analysis under regulatory or adversarial scrutiny, and demands attorneys who can operate with real autonomy on complex matters.