Entry Level Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Courtroom experience

No billable hours

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Naperville, IL seeks an entry-level Associate Attorney to gain substantial courtroom experience with regular court appearances and management of a contested litigation queue.

This role offers knowledge of court procedures and the litigation process without billable hour requirements, with opportunities for growth and exposure to diverse cases.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and admittance to the Illinois Bar.
• Experience with Collection Master or similar case management systems preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups and court officials.
• Independent decision-making and detail-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court at least three days per week.
• Review new claims for compliance.
• Sign off on pleadings for court filings.
• Draft motions and responses to contested matters.
• Argue contested motions and conduct trials and arbitrations.
• Manage communication with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent decision-making

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate

Illinois Bar admission

Tools

Collection Master

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks an Entry Level Associate Attorney in Naperville, IL. This role offers significant courtroom experience, involving regular court appearances and management of a contested litigation queue. The position provides an opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge of court procedures and the litigation process without billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court a minimum of three days per week.
• Review new claims for compliance.
• Sign off on pleadings for court filings.
• Draft motions and responses to contested matters.
• Argue contested motions and conduct trials and arbitrations.
• Manage communication with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and admittance to the Illinois Bar.
• Additional licenses in other states are valuable.
• Experience with Collection Master or similar case management systems preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups and court officials.
• Independent decision-making and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Gain substantial courtroom experience.
• No billable hour requirements.