Associate Attorney - Spring Grove

Kelleher + Holland, LLC; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelleher + Holland, LLC in Spring Grove, Illinois is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience. This full-time, in-person role offers a varied practice across real estate, estate planning, and corporate matters, with mentorship from partners and senior attorneys.

You will manage client matters from intake to resolution, draft pleadings and discovery, conduct research, attend hearings and meetings, and help develop client relationships across KH offices.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus.
• 2–4 years of experience in commercial litigation; real estate, estate planning/administration, or corporate experience also considered
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with growing independence
• Interest in a diverse, client-focused practice; willingness to work across practice areas

Responsibilities

• Manage client matters from intake through resolution with a focus on commercial litigation and the opportunity to work in real estate, estate planning and administration, or corporate matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, and other legal instruments
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written work
• Attend court hearings, closings, and client meetings, and negotiate on clients' behalf
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across KH offices on strategy and client service
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication

Independence

Job description

Description

Associate Attorney — Spring Grove, Illinois Office

(Full-Time | In-Person)

Illinois Licensed | Commercial Litigation Focus | Real Estate, Estate Planning & Corporate Considered | 2–4 Years

This is a strong opportunity for an associate attorney who wants a varied, client-facing practice and real responsibility. Build lasting client relationships in our community-oriented Spring Grove office, with the mentorship and practice breadth of a firm with offices across Illinois and Florida.

About Us:

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a full-service law firm with a broad practice serving individuals, families, and businesses. We're seeking an Associate Attorney for our Spring Grove office to handle a diverse caseload, drawing on experience in one or more of our core areas and growing into others.

Position Overview:

The Associate Attorney will manage a mix of client matters with increasing independence, collaborating with partners and senior attorneys on strategy and client service. This role is ideal for an attorney past the foundational years of practice, with 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience (real estate, estate planning and administration, or corporate backgrounds also considered), who is ready to take ownership of matters with partner support and mentorship close at hand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage client matters from intake through resolution with a focus on commercial litigation and the opportunity to work in real estate, estate planning and administration, or corporate matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, and other legal instruments
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written work
• Attend court hearings, closings, and client meetings, and negotiate on clients' behalf
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across KH offices on strategy and client service
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships

Qualifications:

• Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus
• 2–4 years of experience in commercial litigation; real estate, estate planning/administration, or corporate experience also considered
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with growing independence
• Interest in a diverse, client-focused practice; willingness to work across practice areas

Why Join Us:

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a growing, full-service law firm with offices in Illinois and Florida — voted an Illinois Best Place to Work, 2022–2026. We offer our attorneys:

• Meaningful responsibility and a diverse caseload
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced attorneys across practice areas
• A collaborative, team-based culture that values leadership and personal growth
• Access to resources across a wide range of practice areas and jurisdictions

This ad is for recruitment purposes only and not an offer of legal services.