21660 W. Field Parkway, Ste 118 Deer Park, IL 60010

Job Title: Real Estate Law Intern

Company: Susan J. Kim Law

Location: Deer Park, IL

Type: Internship

About Us:

Susan J. Kim Law is a prominent and dynamic law firm specializing in real estate law. With a strong commitment to excellence, our firm has built a reputation for providing high-quality legal services to a diverse range of clients in the real estate industry. Our skilled team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and expert guidance to our clients.

Susan J. Kim, Attorney at Law, practices law in Illinois, which includes Chicago, Northwest Suburbs, North Shore, Southwest Suburbs, South Suburbs, and Collar Counties. Susan opened her law firm in 2013, striving to provide exceptional representation that advocates for your rights and interests and customer service that is kind and approachable. From contracts to closings, Susan J. Kim primarily practices in residential real estate law. She also practices in commercial real estate and the purchase and sale of small businesses.

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated intern to join our team and gain invaluable experience in the field of real estate law. As an intern at Susan J. Kim Law, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the real estate attorney as well as our team of paralegals, providing assistance on a wide range of legal matters.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research on real estate laws and regulations specific to Illinois counties and precincts. 
• Support the preparation of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, attorney reviews, and closing documents.
• Manage pay stubs and financial statements.
• Help maintain organized case files and legal databases for easy access to essential information.
• Communicate with clients via telephone and/or email on behalf of the paralegals or attorney to deliver necessary information.
• Administrative work including working closely with the attorney to support day-to-day tasks in upkeep of the office.
• Manage administrative schedules including arranging meetings with clients on behalf of the attorney or paralegals.
• Maintaining strong brand identity of the company through marketing tactics such as brand goods and social media marketing.

Qualifications (Needs):

• English and Korean proficiency.
• Tech proficiency including but not limited to: Microsoft Office and Google Suite Apps.
• Strong interest in real estate law.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Qualifications (Wants):

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a law school program.

• Customer service experience including over the phone and in person.

• Experience with using Smokeball, legal management software.
• Experience in brand building and marketing.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and quarterly bonuses.
• Regular team bonding opportunities with complimentary meals.
• Hands-on experience in real estate law.
• Mentorship and guidance from an experienced real estate attorney and paralegals.
• Exposure to a variety of real estate legal matters.
• Networking opportunities in the legal industry.
• Potential for future career growth within the firm.