Associate Attorney - School Law

Associate Attorney – School Law

• Role Description
• We are seeking an associate attorney with 3 years of experience to join the School Law Team of our Local Government Practice in Chicago. The role focuses on education-related legal matters and requires strong legal judgment, writing, analysis, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct impartial fact-finding reviews, including record review, witness interviews, legal analysis, and written findings.

Advise on investigative procedures and legal requirements.

Manage matters independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with clients, families, school personnel, and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, admission in good standing, and at least three years of post-law-school legal experience.

Active Illinois bar license.

Strong knowledge of federal and state special education mandates, including IDEA and Section 504.

Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

Experience with school-based, special education, civil rights, compliance, or other fact-finding investigations.

Experience advising educational institutions or parents/families on special education matters and dispute-resolution processes.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills

Featured Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedule

Interview Process Timeline

Application

Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume and cover letter using Easy Apply above.

• Screening Call
• Our HR Director will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30-minute phone screening.

• In-Person or Virtual Interview
• Here you’ll meet the hiring team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a
• good culture fit for the firm.

• 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
• We are a full-service, modern law firm located in ten cities across the country. We are known for our people-centric approach to business, which includes collaborative teaming, professional development opportunities, flexible schedules and a positive work environment. We have been successful for more than 40 years because of our wonderful team.

Tressler has been named to the prestigious U.S. News and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past five years and we are “Client Recommended” by A.M. Best. 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.

Salary Commensurate with experience ($136,000 - $146,000)

Salary commensurate with experience

$136,000 — $146,000 USD