Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services company is seeking a remote attorney in Illinois to manage litigation cases and advocate for clients in court. This role requires admission to practice law in Illinois and at least one year of relevant experience at a law firm. Responsibilities include maintaining a diversified caseload, client communication, drafting legal documents, and conducting research related to consumer protection law. This position offers a strictly 40-hour workweek without billable hours.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a diversified caseload in Illinois.
• Communicate with clients regarding their legal matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve claims.
• Conduct legal research on contract law and consumer law.

Skills

Litigation management

Negotiation

Legal research

Client communication

Job description

This is a fully remote role outside of court appearances. You must live in Illinois and MUST BE admitted to practice law in Illinois.

there are no billable hours and this is a strictly 40 hour per week role

This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters.

You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contacts, setting claims and advocating for clients in court.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in IL
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Qualifications

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in IL (multi-state admission would be amazing)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm