Associate Attorney – Litigation

Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term and long-term disability

Commuter benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

Denzin Soltanzadeh LLC, a Chicago-based boutique firm at the intersection of real estate, community development, and environmental law, seeks an associate attorney with 2 years of litigation experience to join its Chicago practice.

The ideal candidate has a solid litigation foundation and exposure to real estate matters and/or local government/municipal law, with opportunities to advise on real estate disputes and client matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active Illinois law license (ARDC registered, in good standing).
• 2 years of litigation experience.
• Real estate litigation or transactional exposure preferred.
• Local government/municipal law experience a plus.
• Strong writing, research, and courtroom skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters, including motion practice, discovery, and depositions
• Draft briefs, pleadings, and correspondence
• Appear in state and/or federal court
• Advise on real estate disputes as needed
• Support land banking and local government client matters
• Collaborate directly with partners and clients

Skills

Litigation skills

Writing & research

Courtroom advocacy

Education

J.D. and active Illinois law license (ARDC registered, in good standing)

Job description

Associate Attorney — Litigation (Real Estate / Local Government Experience a Plus) Chicago, IL Denzin Soltanzadeh LLC is a Chicago-based boutique law firm at the intersection of real estate, community development, and environmental law. We serve as lead counsel for land banks, local governments, and nonprofits, with a focus on novel strategies to acquire, manage, and repurpose abandoned, tax-delinquent, and other distressed properties. We are a small, collaborative firm that offers a hybrid work arrangement and significant flexibility and autonomy to our team.

We are seeking an associate attorney with 2 years of litigation experience to join our Chicago practice. The ideal candidate has a solid litigation foundation and exposure to real estate matters and/or local government/municipal law.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters, including motion practice, discovery, and depositions
• Draft briefs, pleadings, and correspondence
• Appear in state and/or federal court
• Advise on real estate disputes as needed
• Support land banking and local government client matters
• Collaborate directly with partners and clients

Qualifications

• J.D. and active Illinois law license (ARDC registered, in good standing)
• 2 years of litigation experience
• Real estate litigation or transactional exposure preferred
• Local government/municipal law experience a plus
• Strong writing, research, and courtroom skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible hybrid work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer.