Attorney Jobs in Illinois

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Radiology Tech, Part Time - Advocate Surgery Center - Libertyville

  • Libertyville, IL
  • moments ago
  • Libertyville, IL
  • moments ago

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure...

Staff Attorney, Veterans Legal Clinic - UIC Law

  • Chicago, IL
  • moments ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • moments ago

Teach in the clinic seminar, alone or with the Director of the Clinic or other clinic attorneys....

Domestic Violence Advocate

  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Benefits: 403(b) Match 403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Crisis Center for South Suburbia About us! The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit...

Advocate Health is seeking an Experience Board Certified Emergency Medicine Department Chair to serve its patients at Advocate Christ in Chicago, IL As the Department Chair, you will have...

4283 - Corporate Trust Resident Attorney

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Our core team knows this business inside out, with a full support team of litigation, bankruptcy, securities and tax attorneys who are experienced in corporate trust, finance and securitization....

Junior Patent Attorney

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

We are seeking a junior Patent Attorney (f/m/d) to join our dynamic intellectual property team at Dennemeyer & Associates, at our Chicago location....

Senior Patent & Trademark Attorney

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Complex Legal Matters: Handling complex IP legal cases and litigation. Representation: Representing the firm at meetings, events, and public engagements....

Environmental Senior Lawyer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking an experienced environmental lawyer with at least 8 years of practice experience to join our Environmental & Mass Tort team....

Elgin, IL – Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in the...

Job Details Job TitleAssistant State's Attorney Position(s) /Criminal Job Title NoteWill County State's Attorney Office Job SummaryPositions are open for Criminal Assistant State's Attorneys....

House Advocate FT Awake Overnight

  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description WINGS Program, Inc. in Palatine, IL is looking to hire a full-time Awake Overnight House Advocate to keep our safe house running smoothly at night. Are you...

Staff Attorney

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

The Staff Attorney works closely with the Clinical team to provide research and briefs into current and emerging health policy issues....

The Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial is $16.75 USD per hour. The Pay Range / Rango salarial is $16.75 USD - $25.15 USD per hour. ALL ABOUT TARGET Working at Target means helping all...

The Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial is $16.75 USD per hour. The Pay Range / Rango salarial is $16.75 USD - $25.15 USD per hour. ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more...

Labor Counsel

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

analyzing labor agreements and appropriately interpreting the terms, conditions and intent represented therein. + Skill in the use of diplomacy and confidentiality while communicating with arbitrators, attorneys...

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Illinois offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Illinois
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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