Associate Attorney - Litigation

Acrnet; 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, IL is seeking an associate attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience to join our boutique practice focused on real estate, land banks, local governments, and environmental matters.

The ideal candidate has a solid litigation foundation, exposure to real estate or municipal law, and the ability to manage a caseload independently; we offer a hybrid work arrangement and flexible practice.

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

Real estate exposure

Local government

Writing & research

Caseload management

Courtroom skills

Education

J.D. & Illinois 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.