Legal Jobs in Il

Mid to Senior Level IP litigation Associate - New York or Chicago

Our client is a major international firm, seeking an IP Litigation Associate with 4-7 years of experience for its New York or Chicago offices. The firm is also considering candidates with strong federal court commercial litigation experience who are interested in an IP litigation practice. The salary for this position is between $310k to $420k.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of law firm experience, handling all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling through discovery and trial.
• Experience with all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery [including large e-discovery projects], taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the New York or Illinois bars, or ability to become admitted.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

This position involves IP litigation matters including trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and patent disputes. While IP litigation experience is preferred, the firm is also considering strong federal court commercial litigators who have an interest in focusing on IP litigation.

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at

A downtown Chicago law firm with a strong Trusts & Estates practice is seeking an experienced Estate & Trust Administration Paralegal to support attorneys on complex probate, trust administration, and fiduciary matters. This role is heavily administrative and client-facing and is ideal for a paralegal who can manage matters independently and communicate confidently with clients and beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of estate and trust administration, including probate filings, court documents, e-filing, deadlines, and calendars
• Marshal and organize asset information; assist with inventories and accountings
• Coordinate asset transfers and distributions to beneficiaries
• Communicate directly with clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and financial institutions
• Assist with estate and gift tax support (Forms 706 and 709), including gathering and organizing financial data
• Support guardianship matters and related court filings
• Maintain organized and confidential client files (digital and physical)
• Assist, as needed, with estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney) and trust funding

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in estate and trust administration and/or probate
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
• Strong organizational, deadline-management, and client communication skills
• Familiarity with probate court procedures and e-filing systems
• Experience with CCH ProSystem or similar tax software is a plus
• Professional, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with clients in sensitive situations

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Securities and Corporate Governance Paralegal to support our legal team in a broad range of securities law and governance matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of federal and state securities regulations, experience with SEC filings and board support, and the ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Securities Law and SEC Compliance

• Support periodic and current reporting processes (Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) and proxy statement
• Manage insider trading compliance and assist with the preparation and filing of Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5)
• Monitor filing deadlines and maintain a compliance calendar to ensure timely submissions
• Track changes in SEC rules and regulations

Corporate Transactions

• Support attorneys in public and private securities offerings
• Assist with due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other capital markets transactions

Corporate Governance & Board Support

• Maintain and update corporate governance policies, charters and entity records
• Assist with the preparation of board and committee meeting materials, including agendas, resolutions and minutes
• Support planning and logistics for annual meeting of shareholders

General Legal Support

• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review
• Manage correspondence with the SEC, transfer agents, outside counsel, and other parties
• Organize and maintain legal files and databases
• Provide general administrative support as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
• Minimum 8-10+ years of paralegal experience in securities law, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department
• Working knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related rules and regulations
• Proficiency with EDGAR, SEC filing platforms and board portals
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines

Preferred

• Experience with capital markets transactions, including public offerings
• Familiarity with XBRL/iXBRL tagging and financial document formatting
• Notary Public certification

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $41.00 - $62.00 hourly and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

An AmLaw Top 50 firm is looking to add a litigation associate (3–6 years' experience) to a specialist team handling high-stakes disputes and regulatory matters for accounting firms, public companies and senior executives. This is a niche but highly regarded practice, sitting at the intersection of commercial litigation, investigations and financial/regulatory work.

The Role

You'll work on complex matters including:

• Commercial and financial disputes
• Regulatory and enforcement matters (SEC, DOJ, PCAOB)
• Professional liability and securities-related litigation
• High-value, multi-party disputes

What They're Looking For

• Strong litigation experience from a reputable firm
• Exposure to complex disputes, investigations or regulatory matters
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills

Prior accounting defense or securities experience is helpful, but not essential. Strong commercial litigators will be considered.

Family Law Associate Attorney | $110K–$130K | No Billables | Chicago

A well-established Family Law firm in Chicago is seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney (1–3 years of experience) to join its growing litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney looking to build a long-term career in Family Law while receiving strong mentorship, hands-on case exposure, and real courtroom experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with family law matters including divorce, child custody, parenting time, and support

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence

• Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy

• Support attorneys with court appearances, hearings, and depositions

• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel

• Help manage case files, deadlines, and litigation timelines

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar

• 1–3 years of legal experience (Family Law experience preferred but not required)

• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Salary and Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $110,000 – $130,000.

Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid holidays annually

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Professional development opportunities

Counsel will help the Chicago Housing Authority ("CHA") achieve its mission and goals, primarily by protecting its legal interests. Counsel will serve on CHA's Office of the General Counsel Litigation Team. A key focus of this position will be to lead, oversee and handle a high volume of eviction-related matters. In addition to litigating cases, Counsel will be responsible for client counseling (including analyzing case-related information and preparing reports) and conducting training.

Counsel will supervise and manage CHA's overall eviction-related needs, which include, but are not limited to: providing thought leadership; assessing, recommending, and making improvements in existing systems and protocols; supervising, mentoring and working closely with colleagues who perform eviction-related work; and collaborating with other CHA personnel and third-parties (including property management firms, security firms, social service organizations, police personnel and other governmental agencies) to advance CHA's interests.

The Office of General Counsel advances CHA's interests in multiple substantive areas related to litigation and transactions, including, but not limited to the following: personal injury litigation, administrative hearings and administrative review proceedings, commercial litigation, discrimination and civil rights related litigation, and transactions work (e.g., contracts, and real estate matters). Experience in one or more of these areas and a growth mindset that welcomes additional opportunities to learn and serve CHA is a plus. As a member of the Litigation Team, Counsel will also be expected to maintain a personal caseload of assignments in substantive areas outside of and in addition to the eviction realm.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As to eviction cases, duties will include, but are not limited to, providing representation and functional leadership to advance CHA's interests, conducting eviction-related trainings, conducting pre-suit reviews, investigations and counseling, providing supervision and guidance during the pendency of eviction litigation (including, but not limited to, initiating cases by preparing pleadings and related documents, serving as lead counsel, conducting discovery, or assisting during trials, and with post-trial matters, including appeals), and evaluating performance of attorneys and staff as needed.
• Ensuring up-to-date status tracking and reporting on filed eviction cases.
• Handling all aspects of general litigation involving CHA and related duties and serving as lead and trial counsel in state and federal court, and in administrative forums.
• Evaluating issues and disputes in the pre-litigation stage to determine appropriate course of action that fairly balances competing interests and facilitates favorable resolution.
• Providing research, analysis, and written recommendations on housing related regulations, CHA policies, federal and state law, and municipal ordinances.
• Advising client departments on how to achieve goals in compliance with applicable policies, rules, and law, and leading such initiatives as needed.
• Assisting the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the Office of General Counsel as needed, including by preparing other required litigation-related reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Illinois bar and good standing. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten (10) years of litigation experience, including strong experience litigating eviction and/or cases in other substantive areas of need for CHA's Litigation Team.

Our team is seeking an attorney who will bring integrity; a strong work ethic; strong communication, analytical and client service skills; sound judgment; a growth mindset; the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors/colleagues/diverse client departments; and a willingness and the perseverance to learn new substantive areas and skills. Given the breadth and depth of this role, counsel will bring a demonstrated successful track record of timely and high performance of duties, including a strong work ethic; timely attendance for judicial proceedings; thorough preparation; strong research, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills; and be proficient in the use of technology to manage deadlines and other case-related responsibilities, e.g., Excel.

This is a full-time position with an anticipated work schedule of Mon-Fri, 8:30a - 5:00p. As a professional, the attorney may need to work additional hours, as needed, depending on applicable deadlines and workload.

*Applicants must complete an application and submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and TWO Writing Samples to be considered. Applicants applying on external job sites must apply on the CHA Careers webpage at: CAREERS.THECHA.ORG

Salary: $160,000

Grade: S11

FLSA: Exempt

Union: None

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

• Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
• Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Parking Transit
• Prepaid Legal Services
• Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
• Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
• Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position is eligible for one day telework privileges following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA's established policies and procedures.

"Applications will be accepted for 30 days from the date of posting. However, the position may be closed at any point if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received."

Are you a legal professional with a passion for Family Law? Stange Law Firm has an immediate opening for dynamic, highly motivated attorneys to join the team that provides strategic legal support and guidance for their office in Rolling Meadows, IL in the Chicago Area in Cook County.

Whether someone is facing a divorce, legal separation, paternity action, estate planning or numerous other issues that affect families, the attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC are dedicated to achieving the best possible results.

Why join Stange Law Firm?

• Competitive Pay! (Salary is BOE: $90,000.00-$120,000.00+)
• Base Salary & Discretionary Bonuses for Productivity/Profitability for billable employees!
• Other Incentive Programs
• Signing Bonus
• Attorney Referral Bonuses
• Client Referral Bonuses
• Productivity Bonuses
• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Roth IRA
• 95-99% Employer Paid Health Insurance Medical Plan for Employees Depending On State, Plus Buy-Up Options!
• Health Saving Account Options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation, 5 Paid Sick Days & 3 Personal Days)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Take Birthday as Paid Leave
• 36 Work-From-Home Days
• Company paid laptop and cell phone
• Fast-growing Family Law Firm - 2nd Largest Family Law Firm in the country!
• Marketing team works hard for you! Lots of Clients!!
• Advancement and job growth potential
• Mentorship program
• Promotes from within
• Trial experience, not just paper pushing!
• Excellent Reputation
• More!

This position offers a competitive starting salary, outstanding benefits package, employer matched 401K after 90 days, potential for incentives/bonus pay on top of base salary based on productivity, malpractice insurance, employer-paid Bar and CLE dues, paid time off, free parking (where applicable), and free company cell phone and laptop. Eligible employees may elect insurance coverage for Accidental, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, and Term to Age 100 Life.

*Salary ranges based on experience plus the opportunity for discretionary bonuses and other incentives.*

Job Description

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and drafts legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence
• Drafts pleadings and motions, including judgments and orders
• Corresponds with attorneys, court personnel, and clients regarding cases
• Interviews witnesses for court cases and prepares witnesses to testify
• Shall ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared
• Shall promptly appear in court on all cases assigned
• Shall handle all aspects of cases assigned to them
• Performs administrative duties as necessary, including filing, mailing, organizing files and pleadings
• Conducts legal research for particular issues

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate will possess the following:

• J.D
• Illinois license required
• Family law experience is preferred but not required
• Senior Associate positions are available for attorneys with five years or more of litigation experience

Company Description

Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi-state divorce and family law firm with many offices throughout the country and still growing. Attorneys at the firm have received awards from organizations such as Super Lawyers, Lead Counsel, Missouri Lawyer's Weekly Power List, and many more. Attorneys at the firm also speak at Continuing Legal Education Seminars for organizations such as the Missouri Bar, the National Business Institute, and others. This is truly a great opportunity if you want a successful career in family law.

For more information, please visit E-mail resume and references to the Recruiting Director. Watch the following video to learn more about starting a career with Stange Law Firm:

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

We are a growing firm, looking for a Plaintiffs Personal Injury Attorney, to join our team. Specifically, we are looking for someone who has 2+ years of experience, with extensive litigation and personal injury experience.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience - Plaintiffs Personal Injury
• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Prior experience with; Medmal, truck accidents, Birth accidents, Aviation, etc.
• Admitted to practice law in Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate case viability, provide legal advice, manage client communication, and handle all legal paperwork.
• Collect accident reports, medical records, photos, video footage, and witness statements; hire investigators if needed.
• Research case law, draft complaints, motions, and other legal documents.
• Deal with insurance adjusters, using negotiation skills to reach fair settlements.
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, and trials if a settlement isn't reached

The annual salary for this position is between 150k-300k+. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time

We are hiring!

Looking for a transactional associate with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience to join our business, banking, and finance group. We are collegial, collaborative, and we operate in a fast-paced environment with a wide array of practice areas, including business, banking and finance, secured transactions, M&A, and commercial real estate. We are based in West Chester, Pennsylvania and we primarily (but not exclusively) serve the mid-Atlantic market. If you are committed to developing professionally and really want to get broad and immediate exposure to the world of business, banking and finance problem solving, then this could be your spot.

Our ideal candidate has well developed drafting skills, a keen eye for detail, and a strong desire to help build the practice, to be involved and to be present in the community, and to grow professionally. PA Bar is required, NJ, MD, DE a plus. Must be able to commute regularly & reliably to West Chester, PA. Hybrid may be available after 90 days, depending upon candidate strengths, and client and firm needs.

We offer competitive compensation packages with incentives and room for growth.

Resumes to

Fleck Eckert Klein LLC is an equal opportunity employer

Innovation Attorney

3 days a week - Chicago, DC or LA.

I'm partnering with a leading global professional services firm to appoint an Innovation & Knowledge Attorney to support high-performing legal teams and drive forward-thinking change across key practice areas - Government Contracts, Healthcare and AntiTrust.

The opportunity:

• Act as a strategic bridge between legal teams and innovation functions, aligning initiatives with business goals
• Lead and deliver knowledge management and innovation projects, including AI-enabled solutions
• Analyse workflows to identify efficiencies and embed smarter ways of working
• Support lawyers in adopting new tools, including developing effective AI usage approaches
• Collaborate with pricing and project management teams to improve matter delivery and data capture
• Monitor market trends, legal developments, and emerging technologies to inform strategy
• Partner with external providers to implement automation and scalable solutions
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure adoption and long-term impact

About you:

• Qualified lawyer with bar admission in the State you will be working
• Experience practicing law in AntiTrust, Healthcare or Government Contract practice areas
• Strong understanding of legal workflows, knowledge systems, and innovation trends
• Experience embedding legal technology and AI applications within professional services
• Commercial mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape innovation strategy within a globally recognised organisation.