Job Opportunities
REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY & PARALEGAL
Castle Law is actively seeking a motivated attorney and paralegal to join our growing real estate department. We are looking for candidates who are able to work from our Joliet office and have a genuine interest in building a career in real estate law. Our firm maintains a high-volume real estate practice, providing an excellent opportunity for a newer attorney to gain significant hands-on experience with transactions, client interaction, and the practical aspects of a busy real estate practice. We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to learn, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and excited about developing their skills within real estate law.
See linked job descriptions for full position details and instructions on how to apply:
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Immediate opening for experienced family law attorney at Copi Law, LLC.
Copi Law, LLC is a boutique family law firm located in Will County. We specialize in a compassionate, cost-effective, and client-focused approach to complex and collaborative family law cases.
The ideal candidate would be a licensed attorney with at least five years of significant family law background, including superior drafting and courtroom experience. Vigilant attention to detail, ability to efficiently multi-task and prioritize tasks, proactively work independently and accurately, and a desire to develop a long-term placement and grow with the firm are essential. Exceptional personal and analytical skills are imperative for success, along with a commitment to professionalism and maintaining a close-knit firm culture.
This is a full-time in-office position. The firm prioritizes maintaining a strong work-life balance. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Additional benefits to be discussed. Substantial opportunities for growth and independence within the firm.
Resumes accepted in strict confidence to assistant@copilawllc.com.
OFFICE CONDO FOR SALE
960 +/- SF Office Condo, located on the West side of Joliet, near multiple title companies, listed at $224,900.00. Two private offices, conference room (or third office), kitchenette, reception area, ample storage for files, with existing furniture included. For details, see https://johngreenerealestate.com/listings/?propertyId=2720-Caton-Farm-sale.
ILLINOIS INITIAL STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER
The Illinois Supreme Court seeks an experienced and visionary leader to build a client oriented Public Defender office. This is an opportunity to lead a statewide public defense system committed to providing the adversarial testing required by constitution when representing indigent people throughout Illinois.
The Illinois State Public Defender is the chief executive officer of the Office of the State Public Defender, an independent agency within the judicial branch of Illinois government. The State Public Defender will be responsible for establishing, supervising, and administering a statewide public defense system that ensures constitutionally required legal representation for indigent persons in criminal, juvenile delinquency, and dependency matters.
The State Public Defender shall promote a client-centered culture of representation that respects the dignity, humanity, voice, and the constitutional rights of each client and ensures that the experiences of clients and directly impacted communities inform the development and evaluation of statewide public defense policy.
The State Public Defender must devote full time to the duties of the office and may not engage in the private practice of law.
See linked job description for full position details and instructions on how to apply.
PARALEGAL
Black & Black Lawyers in Morris seek paralegal. Submit resume to: staff@blackandblacklaw.org
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Are you someone who enjoys solving unique and challenging puzzles? Do you get bored with doing the same research and drafting tasks repeatedly? Have you ever had an “outside the box” idea that wasn’t even considered by your employer?
If so, then we need you in our offices. We need an Associate Attorney who will work on a constantly evolving series of litigation files, contested probates, and trust administration. If you can think of unique solutions to problems, enjoy working on novel legal issues, or simply don’t like repetition in mundane tasks, then we want you to come work with us. Here’s the fine print:
What We Want
· A Juris Doctor degree and up to five (5) years of law-related experience
· Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
· Professional attitude and appearance
· Possess a strong knowledge of ethical issues
· Proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
· Superb organizational skills
· Comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance
· Strong phone and communication skills
· Familiar with billing processes and invoicing
What We Expect
· Provide exceptional client service through case preparation, strategy, and maintenance of client files.
· Work on, and participate in, trials and contested hearings.
· Act as a liaison with clients, attorneys, state agencies, relatives of clients, and witnesses.
· Communicate with clients and provide clients with case status updates.
· Prepare legal documents including pleadings, subpoenas, briefs, and motions for filing.
· Review and coordinate discovery.
· Assisting other team members as necessary.
· Assist with client billing and invoicing.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Salary: Based on experience.
E-mail resumes to: TAH@RNH-LAW.COM
ASSISTANT STATE’S ATTORNEY POSITION(S)/CRIMINAL AND CIVIL
Positions are open for Criminal and Civil Assistant State’s Attorneys. See attached job descriptions for full position details and instructions on how to apply:
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Pay: From $100,000 per year; commensurate with experience
Job description:
Job Summary
We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our litigation team, handling contract disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, landlord-tenant actions, mechanic’s lien cases, and fiduciary litigation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research
- Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence
- Prepare and answer discovery
- Attend court for status appearances, motions, hearings, and trial
- Provide support to the partners
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois
- 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in private practice
- Strong legal research skills
- Excellent writing skills
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person/New Lenox Office
To apply email resumes and a cover letter to mpreston@vpclawyers.com.
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES JOB OPENINGS
See attached for a full job description and instructions on how to apply to all available Prairie State Legal job openings: