Associate Attorney

3M; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Naperville, IL is seeking an Associate Attorney with tax law focus for a temporary role. With 1 year of experience, you’ll own projects from kickoff through final delivery in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

You’ll bring ownership-driven problem-solving, a growth mindset, and a track record of steering end-to-end projects, complemented by attention to detail that ensures accuracy across tasks.

Qualifications

• Ownership-driven problem-solving that doesn't wait for permission.
• The instinct to ask "what would change your mind?" before debating.
• A growth mindset that treats feedback as fuel, not threat.
• A 3M mindset: scrappy today, scalable tomorrow.
• 1 or more years steering general projects end to end.
• A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work quality and flag issues before they scale.
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning.
• Use Attention to Detail to streamline routine tasks and free up capacity.
• Read between the lines of what Naperville customers actually need.
• Juggle community-minded priorities without dropping the ones that matter.
• Bridge Contract Negotiation and Bluebook so neither team works in the dark.
• Own assigned projects from kickoff through final delivery.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Decision making

Growth mindset

Strategic thinking

Project experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Most Associate Attorney jobs ask you to fit a mold; 3M in Naperville, IL would rather you reshape one using Tax Law. With 1 years of experience under your belt, you'll step into a temporary position paying $56,000 - $86,000 where ownership and momentum matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor work quality and flag issues before they scale
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning
• Use Attention to Detail to streamline routine tasks and free up capacity
• Read between the lines of what Naperville customers actually need
• Juggle community-minded priorities without dropping the ones that matter
• Bridge Contract Negotiation and Bluebook so neither team works in the dark
• Own assigned projects from kickoff through final delivery

What You'll Bring

• Ownership-driven problem-solving that doesn't wait for permission
• The instinct to ask "what would change your mind?" before debating
• A growth mindset that treats feedback as fuel, not threat
• A 3M mindset: scrappy today, scalable tomorrow
• 1 or more years steering general projects end to end
• A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume

The gently-demanding minds at 3M have made Naperville, IL an unlikely hub for serious Family Law and Clio work. At 3M you're trusted with the why, not just handed the what.

Expect a $56,000 - $86,000 base, a growth path with milestones, a mentor who shows up, and benefits that make staying at 3M easy.

This role is in active recruitment, with a target start date just ahead.