Job Opportunities

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

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Wengler Law Firm, PC, seeks a full-time Associate Attorney to join our busy practice. The Associate will be a full-time, on-site team member based in Joliet, IL. This role involves managing a caseload, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, advocating for clients in court proceedings and providing clear, practical legal advice to clients.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission, or eligibility for admission, to the Illinois Bar
  • Experience or coursework in Probate, Guardianships, Wills and Trusts
  • Proficiency in legal research and writing
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in an on-site environment

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary from $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience
  • IRA
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid vacation

To apply

Submit Resume to cwengler@wenglerlaw.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:

Assistant State’s Attorney – Criminal

Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil

SUPERVISORY REGIONAL COUNSEL (MARION, IL)

Title: Public Service Administrator – Supervisory Regional Counsel

Work Location: 2309 W Main St, Marion, Illinois 62959

 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $9,488 – $10,900/month

 Closing Date/Time: 08/07/2026

 Essential Functions

  • Serves as Supervisory Regional Counsel
  • Provides technical advice and counsel to Agency personnel conducting all levels of administrative “fair hearings”
  • Serves as full line supervisor
  • Serves as legal advisor to regional field staff
  • Plans, directs, and conducts technical legal screening and provides case consultation to caseworkers and supervisors to help prepare cases for termination of parental rights (TPR), to determine when cases are trial ready for TPR
  • Serves as agency liaison to judiciary, State’s Attorney offices, and various court personnel in each county in the region
  • Maintains current working knowledge of new legislation, Department rules and policy, and all relevant law
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
  • Requires three years of administrative experience in the practice of law

See attached for a full job description 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:

ALL Prairie State Legal Job Openings 

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