Legal Associate

Law Offices of Mary Kennedy, LLC

Schaumburg (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Law Offices of Mary Kennedy, LLC in Schaumburg, IL is hiring a Legal Associate. This role targets recent LLB/LLM graduates who have not yet obtained a U.S. Bar license.

You will gain hands‑on experience in a real law firm, performing legal research, drafting documents, and assisting in case preparation under direct mentorship. Ideal candidates possess strong legal writing skills and a proactive learning mindset.

Qualifications

  • Strong legal writing skills
  • Candidates recently graduated with LLB or LLM (US or international)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and draft documents for cases.
  • Assist in case preparation and client coordination under direct mentorship.
  • Support attorneys with in‑firm tasks and client communications.

Skills

Legal writing

Education

LLB/LLM degree

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

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Organising Institution / Firm

Law Offices of Mary Kennedy, LLC

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Recent LLB / LLM graduates (U.S. or international) who have NOT yet obtained a U.S. Bar license.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Associate
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Law Offices of Mary Kennedy, LLC
Description: The Law Offices of Mary Kennedy is hiring a driven Legal Associate / Law Graduate for their Illinois office. This role is specifically designed for candidates who are transitioning into the U.S. legal system and have not yet obtained their Bar license. The position offers hands‑on experience in a real law firm setting, including legal research, drafting documents, case preparation, and client coordination under direct mentorship.
Eligibility: Recent LLB or LLM graduates (from U.S. or international institutions) who do not yet hold a U.S. Bar license. Applicants should possess strong legal writing skills, be detail‑oriented, and be proactive learners.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Schaumburg, IL (Mandatory)
Fees: None

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