Attorney Jobs in Elgin, IL

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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Guest Service Advocate

  • Ulta Beauty
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

OVERVIEW Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the...

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House Advocate FT Awake Overnight

  • WINGS Program, Inc.
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 10 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...

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Legal Officer

  • WIPO
  • Geneva, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Geneva, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE \: please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location. 1. Organizational...

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Insurance Coverage Attorney

  • Amundsen Davis
  • Saint Charles, IL (6 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (6 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Amundsen Davis seeks an Insurance Coverage attorney to join the Firm in one of its Illinois offices....

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Exciting opportunity to join Advocate Health as the General Surgery Residency Program Director

  • Advocate Health
  • Park Ridge, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Join Advocate Health as the General Surgery Residency Program Director and trauma surgeon in Park Ridge, IL -part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the...

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Lead Technology Advocate - IL

  • Compass Group
  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: LEAD TECHNOLOGY ADVOCATE - IL Salary: $65000 - $70000 / year At Waveguide, we build relationships. Whether its your relationship with a client, or the relationship of a technology...

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Technology Advocate - IL

  • Compass Group
  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: TECHNOLOGY ADVOCATE - IL Salary: $55000 - $60000 / year At Waveguide, we build relationships. Whether its your relationship with a client, or the relationship of a technology...

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Customer Experience Truck Fleet Advocate

  • TransChicago Truck Group
  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

At TransChicago Truck Group, we keep the trucks and people that power our economy rolling. Were a full-service commercial truck dealership representing Freightliner and Western Star by providing...

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Client Service advocate

  • Sepire LLC
  • Willowbrook, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Company Overview Sepire is a marketing services and communications distribution company specializing in complex, compliance-driven...

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Litigation Contract Attorney (Real Estate, Busi...

  • Bernicky Law Firm
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Litigation: Our established, long-time business and real estate clients often need demand letters, small claims cases, evictions, etc....

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Senior Patent Attorney

  • Zebra Technologies Corp.
  • Lincolnshire, IL (19 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (19 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

What We're Looking For: We're seeking an Senior Patent Attorney to join Zebra's Intellectual Property team....

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Neuropsych Testing Tech - Advocate Memory Center

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Park Ridge, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Department: 02241 AMG Lutheran General - Neurology: Behavioral Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday through Friday. 8:30am...

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CEO/facility Administrator Advocate-Condell Surgery Center

  • Inhouse
  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago

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 or...

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Scheduler - Advocate Surgery Center - Libertyville

  • SCA Health
  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days 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...

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Associate Attorney

  • Scott W. Sheen & Associates, PC
  • Saint Charles, IL (6 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (6 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Associate Attorney Scott W....

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Demographic Data for Elgin, IL

Moving to Elgin, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Elgin, IL below.


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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Elgin, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Elgin, IL offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
7.5%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.5%
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 Elgin, IL
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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