Job Opportunities
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.
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