Associate Attorney

Mandarich-Law-Group,-LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarich Law Group, a leading creditor's rights law firm with offices nationwide, seeks an Associate Attorney for our downtown Chicago office. The role involves drafting and reviewing pleadings, handling motions, and engaging with clients and employers to resolve accounts and suits.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Illinois (additional state licenses welcomed), comfortable appearing in court, and able to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Additional licensing in other states welcomed.
• Comfortable appearing in court.
• Travel may be required with IRS mileage-based reimbursement.
• Multi-tasking and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for a high-volume caseload.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review Summons & Complaints, Judgments, Settlement Agreements, Discovery and related documentation.
• Litigation motions and responses; draft, review and file necessary motions.
• Communications with Attorneys, Employers and consumers to resolve accounts/suits.
• Review lawsuits on new and ongoing pleadings and documents.
• Court coverage placements; review and request coverage for court calls with necessary attachments.
• Travel may be required; firm reimburses mileage and approved travel expenses.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Court appearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mandarich Law Group is one of the country's leading creditor's right law firms with offices in CA, NV, IL, MI, OH, GA and FL, is seeking anAssociate Attorney for our downtown Chicago office.

What You'll Do

• Draft and review Summons & Complaints, Judgments, Settlement Agreements, Discovery and other related documentation.

• Litigation Motions and Responses - Associate may be required to draft, review and file any necessary motions during the course of litigation.
• Communications with Attorneys, Employers and consumers as necessary to resolve accounts/suits.
• Review Lawsuits on new and ongoing legal pleadings and documents.
• Court Coverage Placements - Associate is required to review and appropriately request coverage where necessary for all court calls where an Associate will not appear including the attachment of all necessary documents for the attorney’s appearance as well as any orders necessary for the requested coverage results.

• Licensed in the State of Illinois to practice law. Additional licensing in other states (SC, IA, MO, KS, NY, NV, NE, ID, CA, WA, OR, AK, HI, NC) is welcomed.

• Comfortable appearing in court and the ability to appear on time consistently using your own method of transportation.

• Travel may be required, the firm reimburses in accordance with IRS published mileage rates, and other firm approved travel expenses will be reimbursed the subsequent pay period following submittal for reimbursement.
• Multi-tasking and strong verbal and written communication skills are mandatory for a high-volume case load.
• Microsoft Office

• Competitive Base Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; 401K plan with company match
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• PTO, Float holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bar Dues
• Onsite gym