Associate Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
- Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the law firm.
- Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality, and diversity within and outside the law firm.
- Contributes directly and indirectly to the financial success of the law firm.
- Delivers excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
- Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
- Represents clients at legal, administrative, and other proceedings as assigned.
- Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations, and formulates legal opinions for review.
- Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based on investigations of facts and applicable laws and procedures.
- Conducts discovery in accordance with applicable rules.
- Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings.
- Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations.
- Participates in the development of strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for the presentation of cases.
- Represents and promotes the law firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings as appropriate.
- Monitors routine case files to formulate the next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained.
- Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required.
- Develops and maintains relationships with current clients.
- Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of cases, arrange legal settlements, and resolve routine issues, as assigned.
- Completes both required and applicable optional learning classes and opportunities.
- Completes all required training applicable to the assigned position.
- Performs additional duties as requested or required.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor Degree (.) and 1-3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to respond effectively and discreetly to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court procedures, precedents, and government regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (.) and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations.
- Proficient with electronic legal research tools such as LexisNexis.
- Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and procedures.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and court systems.
- Must hold a current, valid state license to practice law in Illinois (or passed the Universal Bar Exam).
- Must practice according to the rules of professional conduct and ethical standards as required by the attorney’s licensing state.
Salary Information:
- Expected Salary Range based upon experience: $86,569-$112,424.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) - 21 days annually + 8 company-paid holidays.
- Competitive benefits package including Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life and Disability Insurance.
- Promotional opportunities from within the law firm.
- Participation in community involvement initiatives, office parties, and competitions.
- Employee perks available from various providers such as Verizon, car dealerships, local movie theaters, theme parks, etc.
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity.
