Associate Attorney — Commercial Litigation & Real Estate

Kelleher + Holland, LLC; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelleher + Holland, LLC in Spring Grove, Illinois is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience. This full-time, in-person role offers a varied practice across real estate, estate planning, and corporate matters, with mentorship from partners and senior attorneys.

You will manage client matters from intake to resolution, draft pleadings and discovery, conduct research, attend hearings and meetings, and help develop client relationships across KH offices.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus.
• 2–4 years of experience in commercial litigation; real estate, estate planning/administration, or corporate experience also considered
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with growing independence
• Interest in a diverse, client-focused practice; willingness to work across practice areas

Responsibilities

• Manage client matters from intake through resolution with a focus on commercial litigation and the opportunity to work in real estate, estate planning and administration, or corporate matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, and other legal instruments
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written work
• Attend court hearings, closings, and client meetings, and negotiate on clients' behalf
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across KH offices on strategy and client service
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication

Independence

Job description

Kelleher + Holland, LLC in Spring Grove, Illinois is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience. This full-time, in-person role offers a varied practice across real estate, estate planning, and corporate matters, with mentorship from partners and senior attorneys.

You will manage client matters from intake to resolution, draft pleadings and discovery, conduct research, attend hearings and meetings, and help develop client relationships across KH offices.