Associate Attorney – Municipal Prosecution & Local Government Law Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC
Location: Joliet, IL | Job Type: Full-Time | Salary: $85,000–$120,000 + Bonus Eligibility
Work Arrangement: In-Person
Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney (0–5 years of experience) to join our well-established and highly respected Local Government Law Practice Group. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and will play an active role in representing municipal clients, including handling misdemeanor and petty traffic and ordinance violation prosecution in the Will County Courthouse.
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly licensed attorney who is enthusiastic about courtroom work, municipal law, and community engagement, with the support and mentorship of a collaborative, team-based environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Work Arrangement: In-Person
Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney (0–5 years of experience) to join our well-established and highly respected Local Government Law Practice Group. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and will play an active role in representing municipal clients, including handling misdemeanor and petty traffic and ordinance violation prosecution in the Will County Courthouse.
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly licensed attorney who is enthusiastic about courtroom work, municipal law, and community engagement, with the support and mentorship of a collaborative, team-based environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent municipalities in prosecuting misdemeanor traffic and ordinance violations
- Appear regularly in local courts for trials, hearings, and motion practice
- Draft pleadings, perform legal research, and prepare legal memoranda
- Provide legal counsel to local government clients on a range of municipal matters
- Attend client meetings and public hearings (occasionally outside of standard business hours)
- Actively contribute to the legal community and the communities we serve
Preferred Qualifications:
- 0–5 years of legal experience; municipal or traffic prosecution experience preferred
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois (Required)
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school (Required)
- Strong academic record; please include law school GPA on resume
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Willingness to work across multiple practice areas and participate in after-hours events
What We Offer:
Competitive salary range commensurate with experience: $85,000–$120,000, plus bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health insurance & Life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Corporate gym membership
To learn more about our firm, visit www.msclawfirm.com.
How to Apply:
Please email (or mail) your cover letter, resume (including law school GPA), and a writing sample to:
Julie M. Van Eck
Firm Administrator
Email: jvaneck@msclawfirm.com
Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC
822 Infantry Drive, Suite 100
Joliet, IL 60435
About the Firm:
Founded in 1998, Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC well-respected, full-service law firm with a strong reputation in local government law. With offices in Joliet (main), Morris, and Oswego, our team is growing, and dedicated to provide high-quality legal representation and meaningful engagement with the clients and communities. We foster a collaborative, open-door culture where attorneys are encouraged to grow professionally and become active members of the legal and local community.
To learn more about our firm, visit www.msclawfirm.com.
