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Attorney

Ottawa, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are partnering with a well‑established nonprofit organization to hire a Staff Attorney to provide direct immigration legal services to low‑income immigrant communities. This is a full‑time, salaried position offering meaningful advocacy work within a mission‑driven environment. This role is hybrid, with more than half of the time required on site in Ottawa, IL, and routine in‑person court appearances in Chicago a couple of times per month, as well as appearances in Illinois circuit courts as needed. About the RoleThe Staff Attorney will provide full‑scope immigration representation, including in‑person and virtual court appearances, from intake through resolution. The position requires hands‑on client advocacy, collaboration with colleagues, and ongoing engagement with changes in immigration law and policy. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide direct representation in removal defense and affirmative immigration matters, including asylum, U Visa, T Visa, SIJS, VAWA, TPS, family‑based immigration, naturalization, and DACA</li><li>Conduct full legal screenings, case preparation, filings, court appearances, USCIS interviews, hearings, and follow‑up work</li><li>Represent non‑detained clients before Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and, as applicable, U.S. District and Circuit Courts</li><li>Maintain detailed, timely case notes and client communications in compliance with organizational and funding requirements</li><li>Monitor and adapt to changes in immigration law, regulations, and procedures</li><li>Participate in case strategy meetings, trainings, and required staff meetings</li><li>Make referrals for additional legal or social services when client needs exceed the scope of representation</li><li>Represent the organization at community events, outreach efforts, and educational programs as requested</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul>
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is working with a highly respected boutique law firm in downtown Chicago that is seeking a full-time Real Estate Attorney with 3–5+ years of experience. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated commercial real estate work, close partner collaboration, and a hands‑on role within a tight‑knit team. The position offers the caliber of big‑law transactional work combined with the flexibility, mentorship, and culture of a boutique environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support partners on a variety of commercial real estate matters</li><li>Drafting and negotiating LLC agreements and related organizational documents</li><li>Draft and revise provisions of transactional documents</li><li>Conduct and manage due diligence, including title and survey review</li><li>Coordinate directly with clients, lenders, opposing counsel, and additional transaction parties</li><li>Oversee closing logistics</li><li>Assembling closing sets, tracking execution, and ensuring required signatures</li><li>Provide practical, solutions‑driven support on ongoing client needs</li></ul>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Employment & Labor Law Attorney to represent a leading college and provide legal counsel across a wide range of matters, with a primary focus on employment and labor relations law. This role will partner closely with Human Resources and academic leadership to ensure compliance and effective labor relations management. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Advise on labor law matters, including grievances, information requests, bargaining agreement inquiries, and union negotiations.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and the Provost’s Office on union-related issues for part-time faculty and staff.</li><li>Provide guidance on employee classification, compensation, and pay-related matters.</li><li>Counsel on real estate and facilities-related legal issues.</li><li>Manage internal investigations and represent the college in administrative hearings (e.g., IDHR, EEOC).</li><li>Advise on employee discipline, discharge, leave, and accommodation issues.</li><li>Oversee employment-related litigation handled by outside counsel.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.</li><li>Provide legal advice on intellectual property, student affairs, privacy, and other higher education matters.</li><li>Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney to join growing law firm in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will handle complex cases involving innovative legal issues and work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical abilities and demonstrated expertise in insurance coverage or commercial liability law. Responsibilities:• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and decision-making.• Draft clear and persuasive motions, briefs, and other legal documentation.• Represent clients in insurance coverage litigation and related matters.• Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective case strategies and solutions.• Provide expert guidance on first-party property claims and commercial liability disputes.• Participate in negotiations and mediations to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance coverage laws and regulations.• Manage case files effectively, ensuring all deadlines and compliance requirements are met.• Mentor less experienced attorneys and contribute to a supportive, growth-oriented team environment.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Barrington, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for a Trusts & Estates Attorney to join a growing firm in North Barrington, Illinois. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with high-net-worth clients, advising them on intricate estate planning strategies and overseeing trust and estate administration matters. If you are passionate about providing exceptional legal counsel and wish to grow in a collaborative and distinguished law firm, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide strategic counsel to clients on estate planning matters, including tax mitigation, asset protection, and long-term financial goals.</li><li>Draft comprehensive legal documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney tailored to client needs.</li><li>Oversee trust and estate administration, managing tasks like asset valuation, collection, and distribution.</li><li>Prepare and file federal and state estate and gift tax returns with accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Represent clients in probate court proceedings, offering guidance throughout the legal process.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless handling of complex legal cases and client matters.</li><li>Conduct legal research to stay updated on changes in estate planning laws and regulations.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and care.</li></ul>
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Northbrook, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established law firm located in the North Shore suburbs seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its growing estate planning practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with foundational experience in estate planning and administration to work alongside experienced professionals on complex and meaningful matters. The role offers direct client interaction, mentorship, and long-term growth potential in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Support estate and trust administration, including coordination of asset transfers and beneficiary communications</li><li>Advise clients on planning strategies tailored to family goals, tax considerations, and asset protection</li><li>Assist with the preparation of estate and gift tax filings</li><li>Draft customized estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney</li><li>Guide clients through probate and related court processes</li><li>Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments impacting estate planning</li><li>Participate in client meetings and contribute to strategy discussions</li></ul>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking a full-time Family Law Attorney with 1+ years of experience on behalf of a growing boutique law firm located in downtown Chicago. This opportunity offers a flexible hybrid schedule, a reasonable billable requirement, and the chance to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative family law practice. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide legal representation to clients in family law cases, including divorce, custody, support, and property division matters.</li><li>Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.</li><li>Attend court proceedings, including hearings, status conferences, and other relevant matters.</li><li>Conduct client consultations, offering guidance and maintaining clear and consistent communication.</li><li>Collaborate with partners and staff to develop and execute effective case strategies.</li><li>Accurately track billable hours and ensure compliance with timekeeping requirements.</li></ul>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Naperville, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking a full‑time Attorney to join a growing legal team based in Naperville, Illinois. This role focuses on both litigation and transactional matters supporting condominium and homeowner associations and offers the opportunity to play a meaningful role in community association law. The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation and trial experience, particularly within Cook County, and the ability to manage matters independently. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handle litigation matters related to condominium and homeowner associations, including court appearances, depositions, and trial preparation</li><li>Draft legal documents such as motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery responses</li><li>Represent and advocate for community associations, property managers, and insurers</li><li>Manage cases from inception through resolution with minimal supervision</li><li>Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy and arguments</li><li>Collaborate directly with clients to understand objectives and deliver practical legal solutions</li><li>Appear in Cook County courts and demonstrate strong written and oral advocacy skills</li><li>Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution efforts</li><li>Apply knowledge of insurance defense litigation practices as appropriate</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards</li></ul>
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Park Ridge, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Park Ridge, IL to identify a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking long-term professional growth in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handle complex commercial litigation matters in Illinois state and federal courts</li><li>Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and dispositive filings</li><li>Manage discovery, including large document productions and data review</li><li>Prepare and defend depositions and participate in ADR proceedings</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, hearings, and appeals</li><li>Work closely with partners and clients to develop litigation strategy</li></ul>
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Corporate Attorney

Wheaton, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
OverviewA well-established, sophisticated law firm in the Chicago suburbs is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its collaborative transactional practice. This role is ideal for an attorney seeking to build a long-term career in franchise and corporate law within a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The position offers meaningful autonomy, including responsibility for an existing client base, while working closely with experienced attorneys on complex and engaging matters. The practice is strictly transactional and regulatory – no litigation. Practice FocusThe firm’s corporate practice spans a wide range of general business matters, including:<ul><li>Entity formation and structuring</li><li>Business acquisitions and sales</li><li>Corporate governance</li><li>Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements</li></ul>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Estate Planning Attorney

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
A well-respected, full-service law firm located in downtown Chicago is seeking a thoughtful, client-focused Estate Planning Attorney to join its Trusts & Estates group. This established firm serves individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and family-owned businesses on complex wealth-transfer planning, probate and trust administration, charitable giving, and business-succession strategies. The team prides itself on practical advice, meticulous drafting, and responsive service. Opportunity Highlights:· Immediate responsibility for client relationships, drafting, and matter management· Work directly with high-net-worth clients, closely held businesses, and family offices· Support from experienced partners and dedicated staff Compensation:· Salary: $140,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience (higher considered for candidates with a portable book of business)· Bonus: Based on individual and firm performance Benefits:· Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) with firm contributions, CLE support, and hybrid work flexibility· Access to premium amenities: two-story fitness center, private Peloton rooms, yoga studio, salt cave, massage chairs, golf simulator, and more Key Responsibilities:· Advise clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer planning; develop tailored plans aligning with tax and non-tax objectives· Draft estate planning instruments (wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts—including ILITs, SLATs, GRATs, charitable trusts—powers of attorney, etc.)· Advise on asset titling, beneficiary designations, and coordinated planning across retirement accounts, life insurance, and business interests· Manage probate and trust administrations including court filings, accountings, asset marshaling, creditor claims, and required notices· Guide fiduciaries on duties and risk management; handle trust modifications, decantings, and nonjudicial settlement agreements· Assist with business-succession planning (buy-sell agreements, recapitalizations) in collaboration with corporate/real estate teams· Liaise with clients’ external advisors (CPAs, financial advisors, etc.) on tax compliance and implementation· Conduct legal research, maintain organized files, and ensure timely, accurate billing
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Claims Attorney

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with an insurance company located in downtown Chicago who is seeking to hire a Claims Attorney with at least 2-4+ years of experience to join their in-house team. This specialty insurance company handles complex environmental, asbestos, and other latent type insurance claims. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating activities involving these claims, including resolution of coverage issues and establishment of adequate reserves. See further responsibilities below. Salary for the role is paying between $100-120K plus a 5% bonus while working on a 40-hour work week. In addition, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401k (plus match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. This position will start working fully in-office and begin transitioning to a hybrid schedule after 6-months. If you're looking to take your career in-house and get away from billable requirements, then this is the opportunity for you! Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Claims Attorney Responsibilities:<ul><li>Analyzing, investigating, and evaluating new loss notices and claim tenders</li><li>Collaborating with policy search teams to find copies of alleged coverage where appropriate</li><li>Analyzing and positioning claim under applicable primary, umbrella, and excess coverage swiftly</li><li>Coordinating the retention of defense counsel with internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Establishing defense strategy with insured, defense counsel, and/or other participating insurance carriers</li><li>Managing the case resolution process and actively participating in mediations as needed</li><li>Working with the reinsurance department to provide notice of new accounts, updates on existing accounts, and responding to specific reinsurer inquiries</li><li>Collaborating with in-house Legal/management to manage declaratory judgment actions, including formation and implementation of resolution strategy, settlement valuation, and obtaining settlement authority</li><li>Coordinating timely processing of payments including verifying proper allocation of such payments across appropriate policies</li><li>Managing ALAE through strategic handling and bill review/payment processing in coordination with the billing unit.</li></ul> For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Estate Planning Attorney, Director

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
Estate Planning Attorney, DirectorA respected law firm in the Chicagoland area is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney for a Director-level role to join its estate planning practice. This is an opportunity for a highly skilled attorney with significant experience advising clients on sophisticated estate planning matters.The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of estate planning experience with deep expertise in complex strategies, including high-net-worth estate plans, advanced trust structures, tax-driven planning, business succession, and wealth transfer matters. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Counsel individuals and families on advanced estate planning, trust administration, and wealth preservation strategies</li><li>Manage complex matters involving tax planning, asset protection, charitable giving, and business succession</li><li>Draft and review sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney</li><li>Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and other legal staff to deliver comprehensive planning solutions</li><li>Mentor attorneys and support the continued growth of the practice</li></ul>
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Civil Litigation Attorney

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a national law firm that's seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5+ years of experience of civil litigation to join their team. This firm represents domestic and foreign air carrier and aerospace manufacturers with bodily injury, wrongful death, commercial, insurance and reinsurance disputes. In this role, you will defend insurers and insureds against claims in commercial transportation, maritime/admiralty, auto, premises liability, subrogation and product liability matters. The ideal candidate should have strong writing skills with experience drafting pleadings, motions, and responses to discovery, taking and defending depositions, and experience with state and federal courts. This position is paying between $130-165K, based on experience level, plus an annual bonus and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k + 3% profit share, 3 weeks of PTO, and more. How to Apply:For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Municipal Attorney

Palos Heights, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Attorney – Municipal/Local Government Law Are you passionate about representing units of local government and shaping communities in the Chicago metropolitan area? If so, an established law firm with offices in Palos Heights and Elmhurst is looking for an experienced Attorney to join our team. We are a dedicated firm that works with a diverse range of local governmental entities, including municipalities, townships, park districts, and specialty districts. Our practice is focused on providing dynamic legal solutions for zoning, development, property matters, and general corporate transactions. What We’re Looking ForWe are seeking an attorney with:<ul><li>A minimum of 2+ years of experience in municipal/local government law.</li><li>A valid Illinois law license.</li><li>Excellent organizational, research, and writing skills, with a strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with clients</li></ul>
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z