Associate Attorney, Springfield, IL

Summary

Safeguard Law Group, PLLC is a consumer-advocacy law firm dedicated to representing consumers facing challenges from creditors and debt collectors. The Associate Attorney will manage an Illinois caseload, communicate with clients and opposing parties, draft legal documents and agreements, conduct legal research, and travel for court appearances.

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 based from home, you will be required to travel for in court appearances

Skills

• 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
• Candidates should be located in or within a commutable distance to Springfield, IL to be considered for this role
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Candidates should be located in or within a commutable distance to Springfield, IL to be considered for this role
• 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

• Fully remote / based from home, with required travel for in-court appearances
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!