Description

Associate Attorney — Litigation

(Real Estate / Local Government Experience a Plus)

Denzin Soltanzadeh LLC is a Chicago-based boutique law firm at the intersection of real estate, community development, and environmental law. We serve as lead counsel for land banks, local governments, and nonprofits, with a focus on novel strategies to acquire, manage, and repurpose abandoned, tax-delinquent, and other distressed properties. We are a small, collaborative firm that offers a hybrid work arrangement and significant flexibility and autonomy to our team.

We are seeking an associate attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience to join our Chicago practice. The ideal candidate has a solid litigation foundation and exposure to real estate matters and/or local government/municipal law.

Responsibilities

       Manage litigation matters, including motion practice, discovery, and depositions

       Draft briefs, pleadings, and correspondence

       Appear in state and/or federal court

       Advise on real estate disputes as needed

       Support land banking and local government client matters

       Collaborate directly with partners and clients

Qualifications

       J.D. and active Illinois law license (ARDC registered, in good standing)

       2+ years of litigation experience

       Real estate litigation or transactional exposure preferred

       Local government/municipal law experience a plus

       Strong writing, research, and courtroom skills

       Ability to manage a caseload independently

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000

Benefits:

       Medical, dental, and vision insurance

       401(k)

       Short-term and long-term disability insurance

       Commuter benefits

       Flexible hybrid work environment

To Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample to ssoltanzadeh@denzinlaw.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.