Counsel for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Doctorate90%Master's degree4%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years6%6-10 years22%Current company
ABBOTT LABORATORIES / ABBVIE INCAirdo Werwas, LLCBorkan & Scahill, LtdTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years12%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
Counsel: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $161,747 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $84,661 – $309,022 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIICBCPCertified Safety ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
EMT ExperienceStrategic PlanningLeadershipISO 14001ISO 14000 FamilyEnvironmental Management SystemsDirector of Human Resources
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalGlobal Professional in Human ResourcesFirst Aid CertificationSenior Professional in Human ResourcesProfessional in Human ResourcesSkills
LeadershipSenior LeadershipManagementTeam ManagementEmployee EngagementHR Policy DevelopmentAssociate Attorney
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
WestlawLexisnexisLegal Research DatabasesBarSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWestlawAttorney-Adviser
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLitigationWriting SkillsLegal WritingAssistant Corporation Counsel
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLitigation Legal Assistant
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipParalegal ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a counsel role?
The average time to fill a counsel role is 94 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do counsel tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a counsel include: communication skills, analysis skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a counsel?
Common licenses or certifications for counsel include: Bar, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to counsel?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to counsel include: associate attorney, assistant corporation counsel and litigation legal assistant.
What level of education is common for a counsel?
Doctorate is the most common level of education for a counsel in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a counsel?
Most counsel have 15 years of professional experience.
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