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Direct Counsel

Tax Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL

$260K - $365K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Associate Attorney - Tax Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Associate Attorney to join a leading national law firm . This position offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated tax practice ...

Larimer Law LLC

Family Lawyer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Mid-Level Family Law Associate Attorney Job Summary We are looking for a dedicated Mid-Level Family Law Attorney to lead cases through all stages of litigation and settlement. This role requires a ...

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W3Global Inc.

Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $160K/yr

A small, boutique, Chicago - based law firm seeking an associate attorney with 3 + years' experience, preferably with personal injury defense and/or commercial litigation experience. Marketing and ...

34259 - Blitt and Gaines PC

Associate Attorney

Vernon Hills, IL · On-site

$75K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Associate Attorney Job Summary: The Associate Attorney position will gain extensive courtroom experience through regular appearances on behalf of the firm. This role is responsible for reviewing new ...

Mandarich Law Group, LLP

Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mandarich Law Group is one of the country's leading creditor's right law firms with offices in CA, NV, IL, MI, OH, GA and FL, is seeking an Associate Attorney for our downtown Chicago office. What ...

34259 - Blitt and Gaines PC

Associate Attorney

Vernon Hills, IL · On-site

$75K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Associate Attorney Job Summary: The Associate Attorney position will gain extensive courtroom experience through regular appearances on behalf of the firm. This role is responsible for reviewing new ...

Mandarich Law Group, LLP

Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mandarich Law Group is one of the country's leading creditor's right law firms with offices in CA, NV, IL, MI, OH, GA and FL, is seeking an Associate Attorney for our downtown Chicago office. What ...

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How much do associate lawyer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate lawyer in Addison, IL is $108,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,100.00 and $130,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an associate lawyer do?

An Associate Lawyer is a junior attorney who works at a law firm under the supervision of more experienced lawyers, such as partners. Their responsibilities typically include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, meeting with clients, and representing clients in court or negotiations. Associate Lawyers often specialize in a particular area of law and work towards gaining experience and building a reputation in the legal field. Over time, they may have the opportunity to become partners in the firm.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate lawyer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Lawyer, you need a law degree (JD or equivalent), bar admission, and strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Familiarity with legal research databases (such as Westlaw or LexisNexis), document management systems, and case management software is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and time management are crucial soft skills for building client relationships and managing workloads. These skills and qualities are essential for delivering sound legal advice, meeting deadlines, and advancing within a competitive legal environment.

What is the difference between Associate Lawyer vs Paralegal?

AspectAssociate LawyerParalegal
Required CredentialsLaw degree, bar admissionPost-secondary education, certificate or diploma often sufficient
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departmentsLaw firms, legal departments, government agencies
Job ResponsibilitiesLegal research, client advising, drafting legal documents, court appearancesLegal research, document preparation, case organization, client communication

Associate Lawyers and Paralegals both work in legal settings, but Associate Lawyers have completed law school and are licensed to practice law, handling more complex legal tasks and client representation. Paralegals support lawyers with research and document preparation but do not have a license to practice law. The roles often overlap in research and administrative tasks, but Associate Lawyers take on more advanced responsibilities and client interactions.

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Infographic showing various Associate Lawyer job openings in Addison, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,362 per year, or $52.1 per hour.

Entry Level Associate Attorney

Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Vernon Hills, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title: Associate Attorney
About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.
BG is an industry leading debt collection law firm that has been in business over 30 years. Our Firm has 47 attorneys, and 250 support staff throughout 9 offices in the following states: Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin. We are proud to represent most of the nations' largest financial institutions as clients.
Job Summary:
The Associate Attorney position will gain a great deal of courtroom experience by regularly appearing for BG in court. Further, this position is responsible for the review of new claims and pleadings in addition to managing a contested litigation queue. Each associate will gain substantial knowledge of all court procedures, the litigation process, internal controls and client and firm policies and procedures. This position has no billable hour requirements.
Essential Duties:
  • Appear in court for the firm a minimum of 3 days per week.
  • Review new claims placed with the firm to ensure compliance.
  • Review of and signing off on all pleadings printed for filing with the courts such as complaints and motions.
  • Occasionally drafting of various motions and responses to contested matters
  • Argue motions that are contested before the court as well as conduct trials and arbitrations.
  • Will manage both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel.
  • Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named
  • Work from home functionality.

Education and Experience:
Juris Doctorate and admittance to Illinois Bar. (Additional licenses in BG states is valuable)
Both highly experienced and newly licensed attorneys are welcome to apply.
Computer Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Collection Master or equivalent case file management system experience preferred

Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff, judges, opposing counsel, and circuit court clerks. Ability to use tact, discretion and courtesy when dealing with court officials, opposing counsel, step up attorneys and in-house attorneys.
Accountability:
Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions. Must be able to maintain time lines, meet deadlines, keep accurate records and be detail oriented.
Benefits:
  • Blitt and Gaines, P.C. offers PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical Benefits, Competitive Salary and 401k and profit sharing plans! Benefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.

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