Associate Attorney – Local Government

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role Description</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking an Associate attorney with 2+ years of experience to join our Local Government Practice Group in our <strong>Bolingbrook, Illinois</strong>. This role offers the opportunity to provide general counsel services to local governmental entities, including municipalities, school districts, library districts, and park districts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Associates in this practice group gain hands-on experience, direct client interaction, mentorship, and exposure to a broad range of public-sector legal matters. Tressler also offers a structured Professional Development Program designed to support attorney training, mentorship, and long-term career growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This position is based in our <strong><a href="https://www.tresslerllp.com/offices/">Bolingbrook office</a></strong> and offers some hybrid work flexibility.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide general counsel support to local governmental entities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Handle ordinance and traffic prosecutions, administrative hearings, and related municipal enforcement matters</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Counsel clients on contract review, purchasing, and procurement processes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Advise elected officials, boards, administrators, and staff on day-to-day operational matters such as board governance, land use and employment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Represent clients in civil litigation and pre-litigation disputes</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Active Illinois bar license required</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Juris Doctor from an accredited law school</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2+ years of legal experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in public sector law is preferred, but not required</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines effectively</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Featured benefits</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">401(K) retirement plan with company match</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Firm-paid bar and professional association dues, with CLE support</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Professional development and associate training program</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Paid parental leave</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Paid time off and firm holidays</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pre-tax commuter benefits</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Interview Process Timeline</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u>Application</u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u>Screening Call</u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–minute interview with the hiring manager(s).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u>In-Person Interview</u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here you’ll meet some of the team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm. You will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u>Offer</u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Life at Tressler</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm. Trusted for 40 years, we have one of the most experienced and multi-faceted government law practices in Illinois. As local governments are faced with increasingly complex regulatory matters and ever-growing exposure to litigation, we offer a diverse array of talent to serve our clients’ needs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past five years. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.</span></p> <p><strong> </strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary commensurate with experience:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$105,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$150,000 USD</span></div></div></div>