What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Speaking - Associate Attorney - Recent Graduate position at Correa Law?
Join Correa Law as a Spanish-speaking Associate Attorney and become a vital part of a community dedicated to excellence and growth. We have a niche practice in that we address Wills, Trusts, & Guardianship issues for the Spanish-speaking community. The position is ideal for a candidate with 0 to 3 years of experience or someone looking to change practice areas. This is a rare opportunity because you get to work with our team of highly accomplished attorneys and paralegals. Furthermore, we have a detailed training process that will accelerate your learning process.
I invite you to visit our website at www.correalaw.com to see what people are saying about us. The results are because we have built a winning team. We are also growing and are in the process of launching our second office in the Western suburbs.
If you are the type of person who enjoys working with people, are detailed oriented, and is willing to go the extra mile to get the work done, we welcome you to apply. You will be compensated well, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and sick pay.
Compensation:$70,000 - $105,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
- Estate Planning: Meet with clients and help design customized estate plans.
- Courtroom Advocacy: Appear on court calls for estate administration and guardianship cases.
- Estate & Trust Administration: Prepare informal estates, manage trust administration tasks, and utilize firm templates to build comprehensive legal strategies.
- File Management: Maintain and manage independent client files from intake to resolution, working seamlessly within our firm's manual and systems.
Qualifications:
Critical Requirements
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensure: Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, OR a recent law graduate scheduled to sit for the July 2026 Illinois Bar Exam.
- Language: Professional fluency in Spanish and English is required to serve our primary target market.
Core Skills:
- Obsession with details and a high level of organization.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
- A natural multi-tasker with sharp problem-solving abilities ("thinking on your feet").
About Company
At Correa Law, we don't just practice law—we build a community. We believe that a law firm should be a place where both clients and our team members thrive. Our culture is built on a foundation of mutual respect, continuous learning, and shared success.
Here is what we live by every day:
- People-First Integrity: We treat everyone—our team, clients, and our vendors—with absolute transparency and deep respect. We believe in open communication and an environment free of politics.
- A Commitment to Your Growth: We want you to prosper. We actively invest in your professional development through continuous education, mentoring, and training. If you have the drive to learn, we will provide the tools to help you grow.
- A Standard of Excellence: We take immense pride in our work. Excellence isn’t an occasional achievement here; it’s our baseline standard. You will be supported by a team that executes projects to the highest standard, allowing you to do your best work.
Salary : $70,000 - $105,000