Associate Attorney - Local Government

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Local Government Practice Group in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The successful candidate will provide general counsel services to local governmental bodies, including municipalities, school districts, library districts, and park districts. This role offers some hybrid work flexibility.

Duties

• Counsel clients on contract review and employment matters.
• Handle ordinance prosecutions and enforcement actions.
• Respond to board member inquiries and governance questions.
• Provide legal guidance on purchasing and procurement processes.
• Assist with real estate and property-related issues.
• Support clients with various day-to-day operational legal needs.

Requirements

• Active Illinois bar license required.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills.
• Experience in municipal or public sector law is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines effectively.
• Experience in corporate formation or estate planning is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Illinois bar license.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and research abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing multiple clients and deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

With offices in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, this firm specializes in practice areas of insurance, litigation, government law, business transactions, employment, landlord-tenant law, intellectual property, and healthcare practices. Obtaining outstanding results for clients, the trial lawyers have established their reputation in courtrooms around the country.