General Practice Associate Attorney - Transactional/Litigation Combination

About Us:
Join the Bielski Chapman, Ltd. family and become part of a well-established law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. From real estate to corporate law, probate, and estate planning, we guide our clients through life's most important decisions with expertise and care. Our team values loyalty, teamwork, and a positive work environment, ensuring every member can reach their goals.

Open Position:
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and a passion for delivering top-notch legal services to join our team as a General Practice Associate Attorney. We welcome applicants with varying levels of experience in Transactional & Litigation practices, offering compensation based on experience level.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation:

• Draft answers, pleadings, discovery requests, motions, orders, correspondence, etc.
• Conduct research and write memoranda as requested
• Provide input on case strategy and management
• Court appearances including 2nd chair on trials
• Prepare clients for, defend, and take depositions
• Ensure courtesy copies are sent and are timely

Probate:

• Prepare for and appear on daily probate call when asked

Real Estate:

• Actively communicate with clients frequently
• Review real estate contracts, making all necessary legal modifications to protect the client's interests, and discuss any questions the client may have
• Draft contracts for non-broker transactions
• Conduct negotiations on the client's behalf during the attorney approval period
• Monitor and track deadlines and contingencies
• Explain deadlines and contingencies to clients
• Order pre-closing materials such as 22.1s, Payoffs, and municipality specific materials such as city stamps, water readings, tax bills
• Examine historical ownership records, publicly available documents and information, and order title insurance commitment
• Review and understand commitment terms to determine existing and potential clouds on title, and which clouds must be cleared prior to closing
• Coordinate with title company to clear title; work independently to clear items title company is unable to clear
• Review and prorate taxes for closings
• Draft post-closing agreements such as post-closing possession, tax reprorations, etc.
• Draw up closing figures
• Prepare closing documents such as Powers of Attorneys, Deeds, Bills of Sale, Affidavits of Title, Tax Declarations and title company specific paperwork
• Coordinate and schedule closings
• Attend closing to ensure compliance with the contract and loan documents
• Handle post-closing disputes
• Supervise and work closely with real estate paralegal on transaction management, delegating any administrative work to paralegal as necessary

Corporate:

• Actively communicate with clients
• Organize/Incorporate LLCs, Corporations and Non-Profits in IL and Delaware
• Obtain Tax Exempt Status for Not for Profits and register them with the AG
• Draft Operating Agreements
• Draft Resolutions/Minutes
• Review Contracts
• Draft Contracts such as Independent Contractor Agreements, Service Agreements

General:

• Provide support to other associates
• Affirmatively learn court procedures, caselaw, statutes, and other unfamiliar areas
• Affirmatively communicate regarding status on active matters
• All billable time entered contemporaneously – 1600 billable hour requirement
• All hours, commissions and related payroll information entered contemporaneously
• Stay abreast of new developments in all practice areas
• Monthly review of files to open/close matters
• Research/Writing as Requested

Additional Details:
This is a role within our firm aimed at providing a combination of transactional and litigation legal support. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have a can-do attitude.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Bronze level health insurance
• Unlimited vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401k with percentage match available
• Convenient office location for public transit
• Hybrid work arrangements available after training and integration

Application Process:
If you're ready to make a positive impact in the legal field, apply for the General Practice Associate Attorney position at Bielski Chapman, Ltd. Submit a cover letter with your resume sharing your salary requirements and why you are an excellent fit for this opportunity, for confidential review.

Thank you for your interest. We'll contact selected candidates for further steps. Best of luck in your job search.

No agency inquiries, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606