Associate Attorney - Litigation

Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Denzin Soltanzadeh LLC, a Chicago-based boutique law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience to join its Chicago practice. The ideal candidate will have exposure to real estate matters and/or local government/municipal law, with a collaborative, flexible hybrid work arrangement and autonomy.

Responsibilities include managing litigation matters, drafting briefs, appearing in court, and advising on real estate disputes while supporting land banking and local

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 experience

Real estate exposure

Local government exposure

Education

J.D. and IL license (ARDC)

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

• 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.