Associate Attorney - Litigation

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

Denzin Soltanzadeh LLC in Chicago seeks an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience, focusing on real estate and local government matters. The role offers a collaborative, hybrid work environment with significant autonomy.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and an active Illinois license, can manage a caseload independently, and will draft briefs, appear in court, and advise on disputes for land banks and municipal clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• J.D. and Illinois license (ARDC registered) in good standing.
• Real estate litigation 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 litigation exposure

Local government exposure

Strong writing & research

Caseload management

Education

J.D. and active Illinois law license (ARDC registered)

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.