Associate Attorney
Legal Services & Civil Litigation
$43.00-$45/hr.
Part-time; 20-29 hours per week expected
Chicago, Illinois
3 Month Contract
Why You’ll Love This Job:
- Gain hands-on litigation experience representing clients in creditors’ rights matters across municipal, state, and federal courts
- Manage a diverse caseload with opportunities to handle contested litigation, settlement negotiations, and appellate matters
- Work directly with clients to develop legal strategies, resolve disputes, and provide guidance on complex legal issues
- Build courtroom experience through hearings, oral arguments, witness examinations, and other litigation proceedings
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal support professionals
- Opportunity to develop expertise in creditors’ rights law while managing cases independently
What You’ll Do:
- Represent clients in civil litigation and legal proceedings involving creditors’ rights, collections, and related disputes
- Manage a high-volume caseload with an emphasis on timely resolution, troubleshooting, and client satisfaction
- Draft and prepare complaints, motions, briefs, discovery documents, pleadings, and other legal filings
- Appear in municipal, state, and federal courts to present arguments, introduce evidence, examine witnesses, and represent clients during proceedings
- Handle all phases of contested litigation, including discovery, settlement negotiations, hearings, and trial preparation
- Manage appellate matters, including legal research, brief writing, oral arguments, and ongoing client communication
- Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and self-represented parties while following client instructions
- Work directly with clients to determine casestrategy, evaluate legal risks, and provide guidance on their rights and obligations
- Research and interpret laws, regulations, court rulings, and legal precedents to determine appropriate courses of action
- Oversee legal assistants and paralegals supporting case management and litigation activities
- Maintain accurate case documentation, review legal templates, and ensure deadlines and procedural requirements are met
- Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to resolve complex issues and support overall firm goals
What We’re Looking For:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active admission to the Bar in the applicable state or jurisdiction
- Experience or interest in creditors’ rights, collections, civil litigation, or related legal matters
- Previous experience as a law clerk or legal intern preferred
- Strong understanding of litigation procedures, legal research, drafting, and courtroom practices
- Ability to independently manage a large caseload while balancing competing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve legal disputes efficiently
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and case management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn legal case management software
- Notary Public designation strongly preferred
- Willingness to travel as needed for court appearances, client meetings, and other legal proceedings
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