Associate Attorney, Chicago
Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Assoc. PLLC
$90,000 / year
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Description
Associate Attorney
We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Chicago. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm’s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
Candidates must be within a commutable distance to Chicago, IL to be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Illinois.
- Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
- Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
- Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
- Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
- While this role is hybrid, you will be required to travel for in court appearances.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Must be currently admitted to practice law in Illinois
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
- Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
- Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus
Benefits
- Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
- Training & Guidance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401K Benefits with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- An incredible team of smart and supportive people!
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Benefits
- Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience Training & Guidance Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 401K Benefits with Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) An incredible team of smart and supportive people! This Firm participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. **After applying, you should receive an automatic confirmation email that your application was received. Please make sure to check your spam folder and/or whitelist Pinpoint as a sender. **
About this role
Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Assoc. is a consumer protection firm based in New York that is expanding its Chicago office and seeking an Associate Attorney to manage a substantial and varied caseload focused on creditor harassment and debt collection defense. You would handle the full lifecycle of consumer protection matters—from drafting pleadings and legal memoranda to conducting legal research, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in court. The role demands strong organizational skills, the ability to juggle multiple cases under tight deadlines, and solid written and oral communication abilities.
To be considered, you must be licensed to practice in Illinois, have at least one year of law firm experience, and be willing to work a hybrid schedule with occasional travel for court appearances. Your day-to-day work will involve direct client communication, document drafting, legal research (LexisNexis experience is valued), and coordination with opposing counsel. Because the firm's headquarters remain in New York, all communication with senior management happens remotely via phone, email, and Teams.
The position offers competitive compensation at $90,000, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. This role suits someone who wants broad exposure to consumer law issues, thrives managing a heavy workload, and prefers working alongside a collaborative team in a growing firm.
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