Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience in corporate law, eager to apply their skills in a dynamic legal environment. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys in civil litigation and corporate law, gaining valuable experience in trials and business-related legal matters.

Duties

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants on transactional and real estate matters.
• Draft and prepare contracts, lease agreements, and real estate documents.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing real estate transactional documents and supporting homeowner association matters.
• Support business clients with entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and due diligence.
• Review, analyze, and revise contracts and legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys to prepare for trial.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in the corporate legal field.
• Working knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures.
• Strong analytical, communication, and people skills.
• Ability to handle caseloads and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with corporate professionals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Actively licensed in IL.

Skills

• Strong analytical and multitasking abilities.
• Superior communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and document preparation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit).
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
• Pet Insurance.
• Paid Maternity Leave.
• Wellness Program.

Work for a well established regional law firm, with local, regional and international clientele. Particularly, this firm has a strong connection to Asian clients, which clients have been with the firm for many, many years. The work this firm does for their clients covers all areas of the law, including incorporation to mergers and acquisitions, immigration to intellectual property, employment matters to the distribution of goods and services, and the purchase and sale of assets to litigation. The firm atmosphere is very collegial, where lawyers meet on a regular basis to discuss changes in the law, exchange ideas and tackle specific client problems. For some of their international clients, this firm is the first stop when the client contemplates doing business or investing in the United States. The firm hires from regional schools, and values diverse experiences, particularly with Asian countries, more than just schools and grades. The firm is not hierarchical and partnership potential is real. There are plenty of young partners, and their doors are open for mentoring younger associates. This is not a powerful, prestigious firm with ties to international conglomerates and government. It is simply a solid firm that specializes in representing Asia-based clients in their transactions in the United States, particularly in the Midwest.