Associate Attorney – Local Government

Role Description

We are seeking an Associate attorney with 2+ years of experience to join our Local Government Practice Group in our Bolingbrook, Illinois. This role offers the opportunity to provide general counsel services to local governmental entities, including municipalities, school districts, library districts, and park districts.

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.

This position is based in our Bolingbrook office and offers some hybrid work flexibility.

What You’ll Do

• Provide general counsel support to local governmental entities
• Handle ordinance and traffic prosecutions, administrative hearings, and related municipal enforcement matters
• Counsel clients on contract review, purchasing, and procurement processes
• Advise elected officials, boards, administrators, and staff on day-to-day operational matters such as board governance, land use and employment
• Represent clients in civil litigation and pre-litigation disputes

What We’re Looking For

• Active Illinois bar license required
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of legal experience
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in public sector law is preferred, but not required
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines effectively

Featured benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(K) retirement plan with company match
• Firm-paid bar and professional association dues, with CLE support
• Professional development and associate training program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

Interview Process Timeline

Application

Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume.

Screening Call

Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–minute interview with the hiring manager(s).

In-Person Interview

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.

Offer

Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life at Tressler

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.

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.