Real Estate and Land Use Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a mid-level/senior Real Estate and Land Use Associate to join their team in Chicago. The firm has a well-established real estate practice with a national presence, offering a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Duties

• Assist in handling complex real estate transactions and land use matters.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on national real estate projects.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients on real estate and land use issues.

Requirements

• Experience in real estate and land use law.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability insurance.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.