Associate Attorney - Spring Grove
About the role
Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a full-service law firm with a broad practice serving individuals, families, and businesses. We're seeking an Associate Attorney for our Spring Grove office to handle a diverse caseload, drawing on experience in one or more of our core areas and growing into others.
The Associate Attorney will manage a mix of client matters with increasing independence, collaborating with partners and senior attorneys on strategy and client service. This role is ideal for an attorney past the foundational years of practice, with 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience (real estate, estate planning and administration, or corporate backgrounds also considered), who is ready to take ownership of matters with partner support and mentorship close at hand.
Responsibilities
- Manage client matters from intake through resolution with a focus on commercial litigation and the opportunity to work in real estate, estate planning and administration, or corporate matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, and other legal instruments
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written work
- Attend court hearings, closings, and client meetings, and negotiate on clients' behalf
- Collaborate with partners and colleagues across KH offices on strategy and client service
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Qualifications
- Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus
- 2–4 years of experience in commercial litigation; real estate, estate planning/administration, or corporate experience also considered
- Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with growing independence
- Interest in a diverse, client-focused practice; willingness to work across practice areas
Benefits
- Meaningful responsibility and a diverse caseload
- Mentorship and collaboration with experienced attorneys across practice areas
- A collaborative, team-based culture that values leadership and personal growth
- Access to resources across a wide range of practice areas and jurisdictions