Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney – Residential Real Estate & Estate Planning

Salary: $90,000–$120,000 per year, depending on experience

About Us

LoMonaco Law is a growing law firm serving clients throughout the Chicago area in residential real estate, estate planning, probate, and business matters. We are committed to providing exceptional client service while maintaining a supportive, collaborative work environment for our team.

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with residential real estate experience to join our practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working directly with clients, managing transactions, and building long-term relationships in the community.

While this position includes estate planning work, prior estate planning experience is not required. We are happy to train the right candidate. However, meaningful residential real estate experience is essential.

This position is ideal for an attorney who wants meaningful client interaction, predictable hours, and a long-term career opportunity without the pressure of billable-hour requirements.

What You'll Do

• Handle residential real estate transactions from contract through closing
• Review contracts, inspection requests, title commitments, surveys, and closing documents
• Communicate regularly with clients, realtors, lenders, and title companies
• Attend closings throughout the Chicagoland area
• Manage real estate files from start to finish with support from an experienced team
• Meet directly with estate planning clients
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and referral partners

What We're Looking For

Required

• Illinois licensed attorney
• At least 2 years of experience handling residential real estate transactions
• Experience managing files from contract through closing
• Strong communication and client-relations skills
• Organized, responsive, and detail-oriented
• Willingness to travel locally for closings
• Interest in building a long-term career with a growing firm

Preferred

• Estate planning experience
• Probate experience
• Experience working in a small-firm environment

Why This Role Stands Out

• No billable hour requirement
• Predictable schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Significant client interaction and responsibility from day one
• Direct mentorship and training
• Opportunity to expand into estate planning
• Collaborative, small-team environment
• Established referral base and steady workflow
• Opportunity for long-term growth and increasing responsibility within the firm
• Meaningful work helping clients through important life events

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $90,000–$120,000 depending on experience
• Bonus structure
• 15 days PTO plus paid holidays
• Simple IRA with employer match after two years of employment
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Please note: We do not currently offer employer-sponsored health insurance. However, we provide a predictable schedule, a no-billable-hour environment, meaningful client work, generous PTO, and a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes work-life balance.

Location

This is an in-office position based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, with local travel required for closings.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your residential real estate experience and interest in joining our firm to View email address on click.appcast.io .

Work Location: In person