Legal Jobs in Summit, IL

I'm currently partnering with a fast‐growing Chicago law firm that's expanding its Traffic & Criminal Defense practice looking add an attorney with 2+ years of Traffic Law experience—someone comfortable handling a high‐volume caseload that includes DUIs, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and some felony work.

This is a court‐heavy role based in Cook County, so daily courtroom advocacy is a big part of the position.

Location: Cook County jurisdiction - Must be willing to do a daily commute to Cook County courthouse

Practice Area Focus: Criminal Defense, specifically Traffic Law

Requirements:

• 2+ years' experience as an Attorney with a focus on Traffic Law cases (misdemeanors, felonies, DUIs, traffic tickets, etc.)
• Open to candidates coming from law firm (doing Criminal Defense and Traffic Law) or government space doing Traffic Law/misdemeanors (e.g. State's Attorneys office, Public Defender)
• Must be willing to be in court daily, given the nature of the job
• Strong job tenure or at least solid reasons for leaving

Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000 base salary plus quarterly bonuses that would equate to $20k annually

Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: Must be willing to go into court daily due to the nature of the job, although the office is open to hybrid schedules

Typical caseload: Rough estimate of 100 cases at any time

• 30 misdemeanor DUIs
• 20 other misdemeanor traffic cases (reckless driving, suspended license, etc)
• 40 petty traffic tickets
• 10 other (felonies, non-traffic criminal cases, etc)

Highlights:

• Firm is growing like crazy, but also strategically. Has been nationally recognized as fastest growing law firms in 2023 and 2024. They also just started a new PI branch within their firm.

Trademark Attorney

Our client is a top Am law firm, seeking an associate for its P Trademark/Copyright/Branding Practice Group in Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, New York or Washington, DC office. The salary for this position is between $220k to $390k.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of trademark experience, including U.S. trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, and TTAB work, copyright counseling, and trademark-specific litigation experience.
• International prosecution experience and licensing and acquisition agreement experience is preferred.
• Some law firm experience is required.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• State bar admission in jurisdiction of practice.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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

Corporate Legal Assistant (Hybrid – Chicago)

An established multi-family office headquartered in downtown Chicago seeks a detail-oriented Corporate Legal Assistant to support a growing legal department. This is a unique opportunity for early-career legal professionals looking to build a strong foundation in corporate legal operations and gain direct exposure to complex investment, compliance, and business matters. Our client fosters a collaborative team culture, offers comprehensive benefits, and provides a direct path to career growth—including advancement opportunities and future law school sponsorship consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain legal files and organize corporate documents
• Draft form documents and assist with legal agreement preparation and review
• Support closing processes by assisting with transaction deliverables
• Manage corporate books and records for multiple entities
• Assist with vendor invoicing and department budgeting
• Complete Know Your Customer (KYC) forms and compliance documentation
• Handle day-to-day deliverables and ad hoc requests from the business team
• Contribute to special projects and company-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate or relevant coursework a plus
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced setting
• Prior experience in a legal or multi-family office environment is helpful but willing to train eager candidates

Why Apply:

• Flexible hybrid work (downtown Chicago office with remote flexibility)
• Starting base salary $65,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience
• Full benefits package (medical/dental/vision/401k, and more)
• Experienced team with strong mentorship and proven internal advancement

To apply confidentially, submit your resume and a brief introduction explaining your interest in the role. All applications will be handled directly by a trusted search partner.

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Our client, a global growing manufacturer, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Corporate Counsel – Litigation to join their growing legal team. This role is responsible for managing and providing strategic guidance on all aspects of the company's litigation matters, ensuring legal compliance, minimizing risk, and protecting the company's operations and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all stages litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial phases.
• Develop and implement litigation strategy in collaboration with external counsel, considering risk management and cost-benefit analysis.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs, ensuring compliance with legal standards and internal policies.
• Conduct legal research and analyze relevant case law, statutes, and regulations to support litigation strategy.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including executives and managers, regarding litigation risks, status, and potential outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate relationships with external counsel, ensuring clear instructions, timely information sharing, and high-quality representation.
• Represent in court as authorized by the applicable bar or governing body, including simple court cases.
• Identify and manage litigation risks proactively to minimize potential operational, financial, or reputational impact.
• Stay up-to-date on legal developments, court rules, and regulatory changes relevant to corporate litigation.
• Ensure compliance with all ethical and legal obligations related to litigation matters.
• Manage external counsel budget.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an accredited U.S. or internationally recognized law school.
• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to executives and stakeholders.
• Mandarin language skills highly desired, particularly for cross-border matters involving China and Asia-based operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms".

This position is for the role of an Of Counsel Attorney for the firm's Chicago Office.

In this role, the Of Counsel will work directly with the Litigation group in advising and defending employers in various workplace matters including investigations, administrative charges, state and federal lawsuits, among other areas of employment defense. The Of Counsel will work with a dynamic group of litigation attorneys and staff.

For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $245,000-$277,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to independently produce a quality work product
• Defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort and non-compete cases
• Work as part of a team, especially on larger cases

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from accredited law school
• 8+ years of experience preferred employment law experience a plus
• IL Bar Admission preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, including working with document intensive cases
• Strong organizational and case management skills, including managing numerous cases at once
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and effectively utilize other professionals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Are you interested in an alternative legal career that combines legal expertise, training and sales?

Do you enjoy providing education and support to legal professionals?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

This position exists to develop relationships and grow active-users and preference in AmLaw 200 law firms in an assigned territory by assessing the needs of the customer, developing firm-specific business plans, and promoting the advantages of LexisNexis products and services. The Practice Area Consultant will also assist the commercial account team in uncovering leads and opportunities that result in revenue and POS.

This position is based in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a consultative Sales Person, by supporting law firm customers in order increase active users
• Working at all levels of a law firm, including students, associates, partners, librarians and leadership (i.e. law-firm managing partners)
• Developing strategic account plans (which will differ firm-by-firm), and recognize sales opportunities
• Managing law firms' educational account plans independently and partner with law firm client managers
• Demonstrating deep product, content or practice area knowledge; acts as internal resource for sales, marketing and segment
• Preparing and deliver specialized customer presentations that communicate our value proposition and differentiators to create new active users
• Conducting research, analysis of findings and shares information with product, segment and marketing
• Developing and executing marketing strategies to meet the needs of practicing attorneys and the related legal staff

Requirements

• Have a Juris Doctor degree; State Bar membership is highly preferred
• Possess a minimum of 3-4 years of legal practice experience
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience developing and executing on account plans and coordinating key stakeholders and resources to positively impact clients
• Demonstrate outstanding networking capabilities and exhibit a professional demeanor, business maturity, and technical knowledge

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

Compensation

Base Salary: $78,700

Commissions: $14,000

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms".

This position will sit in our Chicago location.

For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $215,000-$262,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• 5+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred
• Active IL bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork , along with ability to work independently on various projects

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

About the Position:

Our client, a full-service investment bank, is seeking a senior-level capital markets attorney to support the legal team (in Chicago, IL or remote). This role will involve running complex transactions in a thriving, high-growth environment.

Highlights:

• Senior, hands-on role covering structured finance and securitizations

• Strong growth potential

• Startup energy with institutional stability

• Highly collaborative culture

• Remote optional position

• Unlimited PTO

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary attorney for capital markets transactions, including ABS, CMBS, CLO, and other securitizations

• Lead matters from engagement letter through closing

• Provide legal analysis for deal teams and governance committees

• Advise on FINRA / SEC issues

• Partner closely with Compliance, Operations, and Capital Markets leadership

Required Experience:

• 7-12+ years of capital markets / structured finance experience

• In-house experience at a FINRA-regulated broker-dealer or comparable regulated platform strongly preferred

• Big Law structured finance background a plus

Location:

Chicago, IL or Remote

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 (plus bonus).

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Legal Project Manager

Location: Chicago / Deerfield, IL (Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite)

Type: Full‐Time | Contract (3–6 months with potential extension)

Start Date: ASAP / flexible

Industry: Global Food & Agriculture

Focus Area: Legal Operations & Project Management

About the Role

Elevates client, a global leader in the food and agriculture sector, is seeking a skilled Legal Project Manager to support its busy legal and regulatory team. This is a hands‐on operational role for someone who enjoys organizing complex workstreams, coordinating cross‐functional stakeholders, and ensuring legal and compliance projects move forward smoothly.

The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building efficient processes, and is comfortable working closely with attorneys, business partners, and compliance teams. You will help streamline legal workflows, improve how projects are managed, and support key initiatives tied to commercial, regulatory, and operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal project workstreams from initiation through completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and priorities stay on track.
• Coordinate across teams, including Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, and business partners, to keep work aligned and moving efficiently.
• Monitor progress and report updates to stakeholders; identify potential bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Support contract‐related activities, including tracking, organizing, and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Assist with compliance and legal operations initiatives, such as updating processes, developing templates, or improving tracking tools.
• Help design and implement improvements to project workflows, reporting systems, and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as the connective point between internal legal teams and external partners or vendors when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of legal or compliance project management experience, ideally in food, agriculture, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
• Strong organizational skills and experience juggling multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with project management platforms or legal operations tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently while supporting collaborative workstreams.

Preferred Skills

• PMP or other project management certification.
• Background supporting regulatory, commercial, or cross‐functional legal projects.
• Experience with contract lifecycle tools, workflow automation, or similar technology.

To apply:

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send 1) your WORD version of your resume and 2) an email stating why you are a good fit for this position to

ElevateFlex provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs.

As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands-on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up-to-date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers.

Equitability and inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex's success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

Litigation Associate – Chicago, IL

About us: Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is a national plaintiffs' law firm that exclusively represents victims of mesothelioma. Our firm is based in St. Louis with ten offices across the country and rapidly growing teams. With over eighty attorneys and two hundred seventy total employees, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients.

What we're looking for: Our Chicago office is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate to support our growing clientele. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this on-site position.

Our cases are complex, frequently involving dozens of defendants. We often achieve multi-million dollar recoveries for our clients. Because of our complex litigation and commitment to our clients, our firm is 100% on site. This allows for a collaborative, open-door environment where we can work together to effectively represent and advocate for our clients.

As an associate, you will learn all aspects of asbestos litigation. The successful candidate should be a quick study as you will need to become familiar with various sources of asbestos exposure and the basic medical terminology associated with mesothelioma. You will be responsible for case investigation, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, document review, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial. The successful candidate will serve as a second or third chair during trials with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience.

Our work involves a lot client contact, which brings us into the lives of families going through the most stressful time of their lives. Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position.

Qualifications:

· J.D. from ABA accredited institution and admission to Missouri bar, or eligibility for reciprocity (Illinois admission is a bonus);

· Strong academic record;

· Excellent legal research and writing abilities;

· Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships;

· Willingness to travel (30-40% travel on average) to client's homes and other relevant locations frequently for multiple nights;

· Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients;

· Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize;

· Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment;

· Commitment to plaintiff work.

Preferred Experience:

· Experienced attorneys ideally have some trial, research and writing, and deposition experience, along with case management. Prior asbestos (plaintiffs' side) experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with judicial clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.

· Please submit a writing sample with your resume. We would like to see original work (a brief or memo) that demonstrates your aptitude in legal research and analysis.

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance.

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.