Overview
This part-time attorney role involves dispute management and litigation support, along with regulatory, compliance, and day-to-day business counseling. The position is for an attorney licensed in Illinois with approximately 3–5 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims management.
- Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, releases, and related correspondence.
- Coordinate with and manage outside counsel.
- Investigate and help resolve disputes involving customers, contractors, property owners, vendors, and other third parties.
- Support regulatory, permitting, compliance, and government affairs matters.
- Provide practical legal guidance to business and operational teams.
- Conduct legal research and prepare concise guidance memoranda.
- Develop policies, forms, and internal procedures.
- Review routine commercial agreements and identify legal risks when needed.
- Independently manage assigned matters, maintain organized files, track deadlines, and handle related administrative tasks without dedicated legal assistant support.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active Illinois law license in good standing.
- Eligible to practice law in Illinois without restriction.
- 3–5 years of legal experience preferred.
- Litigation, dispute resolution, or claims management experience strongly preferred.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to manage legal matters with minimal supervision and without reliance on a legal assistant.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with telecommunications, construction, real estate, regulatory, municipal, or utility matters.
Compensation & Benefits
- Job status: Exempt.
- Flexible part-time schedule.
Location
Reporting
- Reports to: Vice President and Corporate Counsel.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and a brief summary of relevant experience, including any litigation, dispute resolution, or regulatory experience.