Real Estate Associate – Chicago
Direct CounselChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted October 24, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Real Estate Associate position in Chicago, handling complex commercial real estate transactions and working directly with clients.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions
- Strong academic credentials
- Exceptional writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple matters and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Meaningful client contact
- Substantial transactional responsibility
- Hands-on training from seasoned real estate partners