Job Number:  01-251013-02: Associate Attorney

Company Name:  Sivia Law


The ideal candidate must have:
•Knowledge of local and state court rules and deadlines
•Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word
•Experience using state electronic filing systems
•Knowledge of office procedure and legal terminology
•Possesses strong typing and proofreading skills
•Possesses strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple daily assignments
•Able to assess a case and determine next steps in working up the case

Areas of Focus:
Business
Real Estate
Estate Planning

Job requirements are as follows:
• Preparation of legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, discovery (request for production of documents, request for admissions, interrogatories), subpoenas, motions, and pre-trial pleadings.
• Proactively managing your own case load from beginning to end.
• Attending and conducting depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Entering billable time into time keeping system for all tasks performed and bills at least the minimum billable hours requirement each week.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based systems.
• Maintaining professional interactions with clients, witnesses, court clerks, judges, and attorneys.
• Must be in good standing with the Illinois Bar and licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois.
• Excellent research and writing skills as well as strong oral communication skills.

The ideal candidate must have:
• Minimum of two years of legal experience.
• Knowledge of local and state court rules and deadlines.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.
• Experience using state electronic filing systems.
• Knowledge of office procedure and legal terminology.
• Possesses strong typing and proofreading skills.
• Possesses strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple daily assignments.
• Able to assess a case and determine next steps in working up the case.
 


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Send resume to tws@sivialaw.com