Associate Attorney (Illinois Bar)

Siegel Jennings - Property Tax Law; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional property tax law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be a licensed attorney in Illinois with 3-7 years of experience in property tax law, focused on legal research, litigation, and court appearances. This role offers professional growth opportunities and the ability to work remotely from IL, PA, or OH. The firm emphasizes mentorship and specialization in property tax law, supporting its attorneys with extensive resources and training.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be admitted to practice law in Illinois and be in good standing.
• Attorneys should have 3-7 years of experience, preferably within the property tax field.
• Detail-oriented, meets deadlines and effectively manages a full caseload.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage a full caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, motions, and petitions.
• Handle a volume litigation caseload.
• Travel throughout Illinois for court appearances.
• Attend real estate valuation training and industry conferences.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Strong work ethic

Detail-oriented

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

3-7 years of experience in property tax law

Job description

Have you been thinking about taking your legal career in a different direction? Tired of having to focus on metrics like billable hours rather than on your professional growth? Eager to take control of your own career and take on new responsibilities and challenges? Would you like to develop deep expertise in a field of law and be trained and mentored by experts? Then here's a great opportunity for you as an Associate Attorney with Siegel Jennings Property Tax Law supportingour Chicago practice. The ideal candidate will be available to work remote in IL, PA, or OH and must be licensed to practice law within the state of Illinois.

Who We Are:

Our successful and growing property tax-focused law firm consists of approximately 15 attorneys and 30 professionals across 4 cost centers in 4 geographic locations (Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh).

The attorneys and professionals of Siegel Jennings advocate for fair property taxation on behalf of all taxpayers, striving to achieve results and provide long-term strategies that ensure sustainable economic growth. With 50+ years of experience, Siegel Jennings employs its field-leading skill and highest professional standards in pursuit of our clients’ interests.

Core Values

• We are relentless
• We take ownership
• We do the right thing
• We bring a positive attitude
• We believe no job is too small

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Legal research and writing
• Drafting and responding to discovery, pleadings, motions, briefs and petitions
• Handling a volume litigation caseload that does include some litigation
• Travel throughout Illinois 102counties for administrative and court appearances and to our other offices
• Appearing at administrative hearings throughout Illinois and at trial court conferences, oral arguments and evidentiary hearings
• Attending real estate valuation training provided by the firm. Also attend local and national industry conferences, as requested.

Your Background:

• Applicants must be admitted to practice law in Illinois and be in good standing
• Attorneys should have 3-7 years of experience, preferably within the property tax field
• Strong work ethic and be eager for opportunities for professional growth
• Detail-oriented, meets deadlines and effectively manages a full caseload, working independently in a supportive environment and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; polished presenter and public speaker