How much does an Attorney I make in Illinois? The average Attorney I salary in Illinois is $104,623 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $89,879 and $121,205. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Attorney I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Attorney I Salary $76,455 IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Attorney I Salary $89,879 IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Attorney I Salary $104,623 IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Attorney I Salary $121,205 IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Attorney I Salary $136,301 IL May 28, 2024
25% $89,879 10% $76,455 90% $136,301 75% $121,205 $104,623 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an Attorney I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

2.

Estate Planning: Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging, during a person's life, for the management and disposal of that person's estate during the person's life and at and after death, while minimizing gift, estate, generation skipping transfer, and income tax. Estate planning includes planning for incapacity as well as a process of reducing or eliminating uncertainties over the administration of a probate and maximizing the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. The ultimate goal of estate planning can be determined by the specific goals of the client, and may be as simple or complex as the client's needs dictate. Guardians are often designated for minor children and beneficiaries in incapacity. The law of estate planning overlaps to some degree with elder law, which additionally includes other provisions such as long-term care.

3.

Health Care: Health care or healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.

Commitment 4.93%
Estate Planning 2.07%
Health Care 1.48%
Others 91.52%

Job Description for Attorney I

Attorney I is responsible for using specialized knowledge of national, state, and/or local laws to advise and represent clients and organizations in criminal or civil proceedings and other legal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel in support of business activities and transactions. Being an Attorney I researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Additionally, Attorney I represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. May have a billable hours requirement. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to a manager. The Attorney I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Attorney I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $107,282 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $106,873 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $96,851 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $97,771 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $99,305 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $106,873 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $96,339 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $95,521 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $99,305 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $94,089 Date Updated May 28, 2024

Career Path for Attorney I

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