Associate Attorney Job in Homewood, IL Near Me - 240215 | BCGSearch.com

Associate Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Illinois - Homewood

Job ID RJ3E240215

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 - Max. 8 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Real Estate - Residential TransactionsProbateEstate & Tax Planning

2023-04-08 23:20:59

Homewood office of our client seeks associate attorney with 3+ years of experience in probate, estate planning, and residential real estate. The candidate will provide legal representation in practice areas including probate, estate planning, business law, residential real estate, eviction, and family law. Will provide potential new clients with guidance, legal advice, and options that will be in their best interest during consultations. Represent clients in status calls, hearings, pre-trials, and trials. Prepare probate legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc. as required. Draft estate plan documents and prepare drafting instructions for the support staff when needed. Handles residential real estate transactions and provides instructions for the support staff when needed. Communicate with clients in person, via mail, email, and telephone to commence an engagement, to keep the matter moving forward on a timely basis, and to make certain that the efforts of the firms support staff are in tune with the clients needs. Communicate with financial advisors, insurance agents and companies, accountants, other members of the clients "team" when authorized to do so by the client as may be necessary to complete the estate plan engagement. Proactively anticipate and resolve issues quickly. Delegate tasks to support staff when appropriate, yet maintain sufficient direct client contact to ensure the client is satisfied with the progress on the matter and the amount of the attorneys involvement. Help grow the firm.s presence, develop a client following to increase the firm.s revenues, and keep track of and post all billable and non-billable work. Attend CLE as necessary to maintain competence and any credentialing. Make recommendations to improve processes that will increase service quality and efficiency and responsiveness to clients. Participate in firms marketing activities, including public speaking engagements, writing articles and blogs, and other activities. Adhere to firm policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Must have experience meeting with clients and conducting consultation meetings, drafting and reviewing estate plans, representing probate clients, representing residential real estate clients, and has the ability to handle a business law, eviction, or family law matter if needed. Advanced skills in MS Office applications essential. Must have IL State Bar admission.

The candidate will be working as part of a team, working independently, working directly with clients, and managing legal projects and workflows. Must have Juris Doctor degree. Apparent leadership skills, ability to learn new practice areas swiftly with a history of success essential. Meticulous, detail-oriented approach to work matters needed. Should have excellent ability to communicate persuasively verbally and in writing. Must have ability to self-manage cases and assignments from start to finish with minimal oversight. The firm offers benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Bonus Pay.

This law firm concentrates on helping people develop a fruitful life through legal counsel. Their areas of practice include real estate, bankruptcy, estate planning, business law, family law, probate, and criminal defense. The firm is located in Homewood, IL.

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