Associate Attorney needed for Chicago office

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, seeks a motivated and experienced Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of legal practice. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background or interest in various environmental issues, encompassing environmental enforcement, compliance matters, litigation, and due diligence.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to environmental issues.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts.
• Provide legal counsel on environmental enforcement and compliance matters.
• Assist in environmental litigation cases, from case initiation to resolution.
• Participate in due diligence activities related to environmental aspects of transactions.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Local Bar Admission in Chicago, IL.
• Superior academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Strong interest or experience in a broad range of environmental issues.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Local Bar Admission in Chicago, IL.

Skills:

• Proficient in legal research methods and tools.
• Exceptional writing and drafting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

The law firm is an Am Law 100, Global 30, white-shoe American international corporate law firm. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Through its team over 1200 lawyers, the firm handles a broad range of legal issues across 160 countries.