Legal Jobs in Joliet

Law Student Internship, School Year The law students will perform a variety of duties depending on experience level and the needs of a particular office or project. These duties may include: client interviews and case investigation; drafting of pleadings, memoranda and briefs; negotiation; direct representation at administrative hearings; court representation under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711; and legal research. All work is supervised by an experienced attorney. read more

A Northern Illinois law firm is seeking a full-time associate who wants to practice law in a dynamic environment that will expose him/her to high standards, court experience, contact with clients, research, writing and work with a highly collaborative team. Our law firm focuses mainly on criminal and traffic matters, and we are in need of a motivated individual to join our team and work to provide exceptional representation to our clients. The position involves working i... read more

Internship The internship program is beneficial to have a strong interest in politics, a strong sense of responsibility, enthusiasm, and ability to adapt to a busy work environment. As a congressional intern, you will be involved in many interesting and educational experiences like attending briefings and hearings on Capitol Hill. The main responsibility in congressional office is sorting and distributing mail, answering phones, drafting correspondence, and conducting legi... read more

Bolingbrook office of our client seeks government associate attorney with 3+ years of experience in the following: real estate transactions, land use and zoning, contract negotiation, review and drafting, economic development, leases, licenses and intergovernmental agreements. The candidate must preferably have general municipal experience, including familiarity with Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act and the ability and willingness to attend Board meetings. read more

Internship Intern may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance. read more

Government Associate The candidate should have 3 years of experience in the following: real estate transactions; land use and zoning; contract negotiation, review and drafting; economic development; leases, licenses and intergovernmental agreements. General municipal experience, including familiarity with Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act and the ability and willingness to attend Board meetings a plus. read more

Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Victims Services Duties: Interview victims of abuse in a manner sensitive to the trauma they may have experienced and attuned to honoring their choices; Assess the needs of victims in terms of their immediate legal needs for protection and other legal issues that are an outgrowth of abuse; Engage with domestic violence and sexual assault providers to coordinate service delivery and identify/address issues that have an impact on victims; E... read more

Assistant Attorney General The candidate will handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation in northern Illinois. Represent the Department of Healthcare and Family and the Department of Human Services. Most of the litigation involves child support enforcement, attorneys also must handle personal injury lien recoveries, estate liens and claims, excess assistance recoveries, administrative review actions, bankruptcy cases in federal court, and miscellaneous mat... read more

Paralegal Internships Interns perform a variety of duties at Prairie State depending on their experience level and the needs of a particular office or project. Paralegal interns may interview clients; drafting of pleadings; perform legal research; and assist attorneys prepare for trial. Internship applications from students who have outside funding or seek school credit, or who simply wish to volunteer their time will be considered. read more

Bilingual Attorney The candidate will expose him/her to high standards, court experience, contact with clients, research, writing and work with a highly collaborative team. The position involves working in city and state courts, and includes document review, research, drafting, collaboration and appearing in court. Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Must be an attorney who has a license (active and in good standing) to practice law in the state o... read more