Associate Attorney

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Assoc. PLLC

Associate Attorney drafting legal documents for a consumer protection law firm based in New York City. Handling a broad range of legal issues related to consumer protection in Illinois.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 may be required to travel for in court appearances.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be currently admitted to practice law in **Illinois **(multiple-state admission is a big PLUS)
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

Comp & perks

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
Training & Guidance
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
401K Benefits with Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
An incredible team of smart and supportive people!

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchdrafting pleadingsdrafting motionsdrafting legal memorandareviewing agreementscontract lawconsumer law

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime-management skillswritten communication skillsoral communication skillsethical standardsprofessional integrityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

admitted to practice law in Illinois