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Since our <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/about-us/history/">founding over 40 years ago</a>, Goldberg Kohn has grown from four to more than 80 attorneys by carefully selecting high-quality attorneys, one at a time. The firm's role is to understand our clients' business goals and then apply our knowledge to find practical solutions to their legal issues.

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Whether that entails thoughtful counseling or aggressive litigation, we always keep in mind our clients' objectives. While meeting the demands of clients in the most effective and professional manner is the primary priority for us, it is equally important for us to maintain a firm where attorneys can enjoy themselves through rich and rewarding experiences, both at work and outside of it.

We look for individuals who share the firm's beliefs about client service and also who are able to succeed in a collegial, but fast-paced environment.

Associates

Our associates often work with principals on a one-on-one basis, providing them direct access to a wide range of experiences. Principals train and mentor associates both in legal doctrine and in the practical aspects of handling matters and serving clients effectively. This one-on-one approach also allows associates to own significant responsibilities and therefore contribute in meaningful ways at an early stage in their careers. Together with a principal, associates are largely responsible for maintaining client relationships, engaging in negotiations with opposing counsel, and managing the full panoply of litigation and transactional tasks that make the practice so challenging and rewarding. Along with the opportunity to assist in the guidance of the firm and a varied, complex, and challenging workload, Goldberg Kohn associates can also expect to advance their careers in an engaging, team-oriented and supportive environment.

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Law Students

We are currently not accepting applications for summer associates at this time. However, we encourage you to <a href="https://goldberg.careers.micronapps.com/job_post.aspx?%3eQ%3fa%3b%3cG%3fZ=8_CG">view our current employment opportunities</a>.

Compensation &amp; Benefits

Your compensation is determined by your class year and prior legal experience, as well as the current market rate. In addition to your base salary, we also offer two types of bonuses: a target bonus and a discretionary bonus. The target bonus is designed to reward eligible associates, who met their target, with additional compensation. The discretionary bonus is available to any eligible associate and based on hours and evaluation of merit, such as your billable hours, marketing efforts, and contributions to the firm's Management.

Goldberg Kohn also provides a comprehensive benefits program to enhance your life (and the lives of your family members now and in the future). Some the benefits include:

Medical insurance through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois (PPO, HMO, and HDHP).

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Dental insurance through Delta Dental of Illinois (PPO).

Basic life and AD&amp;D, short-term disability, and long-term disability though Sun Life.

Pre-tax transit and commuter benefit program through HealthEquity

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Professional Development

At Goldberg Kohn, legal education is continuous. Associates receive informal training, mentoring and evaluations throughout their careers, much of it by working under the direct supervision and guidance of principals and other more experienced attorneys. With Continuing Legal Education (CLE) required for each attorney, we provide many in-house programs for both specific practice groups and general legal topics. We also coordinate specialized training programs to enhance and develop the substantive skills of the attorneys in each practice area.

In addition to your legal education, attorney will receive informal feedback through the year from their peers. And at year-end, we conduct formal annual reviews, where a principal will solicit and provide feedback for each attorney.

NALP

Since Goldberg Kohn is committed to providing an environment in which all members of the firm are valued and recognized for their contributions, we are members of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP).  To view the Goldberg Kohn Employer Profile on the NALP website, click <a href="https://www.nalpdirectory.com/Page.cfm?PageID=34&amp;SearchCondJSON=%7B%22SearchEmployerName%22%3A%22goldberg%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Goldberg Kohn is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read more <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion/">here</a>.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Below are the links required to access the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” federal poster provided by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal">HTML </a>(English) / <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/es/conozca-sus-derechos-la-discriminacion-en-el-lugar-de-trabajo-es-ilegal-0">HTML </a>(Spanish)

You can also access the <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster">HTML version in additional languages</a>.

<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/Know%20Your%20Rights%20Poster%20ENG%20includes%20PWFA.mp3">Audio </a>(English) / <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/Know%20Your%20Rights%20Poster%20SP%20includes%20PWFA.mp3">Audio </a>(Spanish)

External Recruiters, Search Firms, and Employment Agencies

Our job postings and recruiting information are for candidates only. External recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies, please be aware that we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received from a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency will be discarded immediately.

For organizations interested in developing a recruiting relationship with Goldberg Kohn, please send company information to: <a href="mailto:HRDepartment@goldbergkohn.com">HRDepartment@goldbergkohn.com</a><a id="_msocom_1"></a>

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Goldberg Kohn has a broad-based practice, with a focus in the following areas:

<a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/bankruptcy-creditors-rights/">Bankruptcy &amp; Creditors' Rights</a>

<a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/commercial-finance/">Commercial Finance</a> and <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/international-lending/">International Lending</a>

<a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/corporate-law-and-transactions/">Corporate Law</a>, including <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/corporate-law-and-transactions/mergers-acquisitions/">Mergers &amp; Acquisitions</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/corporate-law-and-transactions/private-equity/">Private Equity</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/corporate-law-and-transactions/emerging-companies-venture-capital/">Emerging Companies &amp; Venture Capital</a>, and <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/corporate-law-and-transactions/taxation/">Taxation</a>

<a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/litigation-alternative-dispute-resolution/">Litigation</a>, including <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/litigation-alternative-dispute-resolution/appellate/">Appellate</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/litigation-alternative-dispute-resolution/banking-finance-litigation/">Banking &amp; Finance Litigation</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/litigation-alternative-dispute-resolution/class-action-defense-litigation/">Class Action Defense</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/labor-employment/">Employment Litigation</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/litigation-alternative-dispute-resolution/policyholders-insurance-coverage/">Policyholders' Insurance Coverage</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/litigation-alternative-dispute-resolution/product-liability-toxic-tort-litigation/">Product Liability &amp; Toxic Tort Litigation</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/litigation-alternative-dispute-resolution/professional-malpractice-defense/">Professional Malpractice Defense</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/litigation-alternative-dispute-resolution/shareholder-disputes/">Shareholder Disputes</a>, <a href="/services/labor-employment/trade-secrets-and-restrictive-covenants/">Trade Secret &amp; Restrictive Covenant Litigation</a>

<a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/intellectual-property/">Intellectual Property</a>

<a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/labor-employment/">Labor &amp; Employment Law</a>, including <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/labor-employment/traditional-labor/">Traditional Labor</a>

<a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/real-estate/">Real Estate</a>, including <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/real-estate/financing/">Real Estate Finance</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/real-estate/real-estate-acquisitions-and-dispositions/">Acquisitions and Dispositions</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/real-estate/leasing/">Leasing</a>, <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/real-estate/real-estate-workouts/">Restructuring &amp; Workouts</a> and <a href="https://www.goldbergkohn.com/services/real-estate/sale-leasebacks/">Sale-Leasebacks</a>

Are associates hired to work in specific practice groups?

Associates are hired by the firm. Associates typically choose – and are encouraged – to concentrate their practices in particular practice groups. However, the firm's atmosphere is fostered by a spirit of teamwork and cooperation, with an emphasis on forging well-rounded lawyers; so associates (and principals) are, on occasion, asked to help out in other practice groups as necessary.

Are associates encouraged to specialize within practice groups?

Associates are not required to specialize within practice groups, but we attempt to accommodate desires to do so. Goldberg Kohn is willing to devote significant resources to permitting associates to develop new practice focuses.

How are projects assigned within a practice group?

Projects are assigned by principals on an informal basis. Within a practice group, principals provide associates with a wide-range of experiences, both in terms of substance and opportunities to work with a variety of attorneys.

Most matters are staffed with one principal and one or two associates, which tends to be fewer lawyers than the opposition. Occasionally, more associates and/or principals participate; but in general, the firm strives to limit the number of attorneys involved in projects. Clients, associates, and the firm as a whole benefit from such concentrated staffing.

How many billable hours does the firm require of associates?

Is pro bono work required? How are pro bono hours counted? What type of pro bono work is done?

Although pro bono work is certainly encouraged, it is not required. In addition, unlike at many other law firms, associates' time spent on approved pro bono matters is tracked and those hours are counted along with regular billable hours both for meeting the required hours target and for bonus consideration. The type of pro bono work done by the firm is diverse and spread throughout all of the practice areas.

Does the firm have "income" or non-equity principals?