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Legal Secretary Trainee Jobs in Chicago, IL at Sidley Austin LLP
We are seeking an independent, detail-oriented, and proactive attorney who resides in the greater Pittsburgh area and is licensed in PENNSYLVANIA (West Virginia admission a plus!) to join our team at the Law Office of Hilleary D. Nguyen (“HDN Law”).
HDN Law is a boutique law firm that focuses on the guardianship, private reimbursement, and Medicaid eligibility needs of skilled nursing and long-term care providers. We primarily handle voluntary liens, collection litigation, estate administration and claims, settlement negotiations, Medicaid appeals, and the appointment of guardians of incapacitated residents.
Prior experience in plaintiff-side collection/business litigation (e.g., breach of contract, fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, implied contract, etc.) is required. Additional prior experience with estate administration/litigation, Medicaid, and/or guardianships of incapacitated persons is a plus.
Associate attorney will be paid an annual salary and will work from home or their own office environment but must be willing to travel for court appearances.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Independent handling of cases from inception through resolution
Drafting of legal documents including pleadings, motions, appeals, agreements, and security instruments
Appearances at hearings
Substantive communication with courts, administrative offices, financial institutions, and clients
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Graduate of an ABA accredited law school
Licensed in Pennsylvania (West Virginia admission a plus)
Minimum of 2 years of substantive legal experience in plaintiff-side collection/business litigation (e.g., breach of contract, fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, implied contract, etc.)
Prior experience with estate administration/litigation, Medicaid, and/or guardianships of incapacitated persons not required but preferred
Confidence and drive to take initiative and remain accountable for case outcomes from start to finish
Persistent, resourceful, and proactive in problem-solving and analysis
Positive and candid communication, in both oral and written forms
Ability to both work independently and in collaboration with a remote team
Discipline and self-motivation to thrive in a home office
High level of organization and time management
Tech savvy with working knowledge of timekeeping software (Clio preferred)
To be considered for the Associate Attorney role at HDN Law, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, professional references, and salary expectation. Due to the number of applicants we receive for a posting, we cannot accept telephone calls in reference to this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location: Remote
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Title: Legal Secretary Trainee
Company: Sidley Austin LLP
Location: Chicago, IL
