Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; East St. Louis (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training and guidance

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney to join our East St. Louis, IL practice in a full-time remote role. The attorney will handle a diverse consumer-protection related caseload, spanning transactional and civil litigation matters.

You will coordinate with our New York headquarters electronically to manage matters efficiently. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, researching contract and consumer issues, reviewing agreements, and maintaining client communications.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a heavy and diversified caseload in Illinois.
• Communicate with clients regarding their matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and review agreements.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve or settle claims.
• Conduct legal research on contract and consumer law issues.
• Travel for in-court appearances as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its practice in East St. Louis, IL. This full-time remote position involves handling a diverse caseload related to consumer protection, with responsibilities in transactional and civil litigation matters. The role requires communication with the firm's New York headquarters via electronic means.

Duties

• Maintain and supervise a heavy and diversified caseload in Illinois.
• Communicate with clients regarding their respective matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and review agreements.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve or settle claims.
• Conduct legal research on contract law and consumer law issues.
• Travel for in-court appearances as required.

Requirements

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills to meet strict deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior management and employees at all levels.
• Strong legal research skills; proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Legal research skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with expertise and experience.
• Training and guidance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401K benefits with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Supportive team environment.