Abogado asociado

Gehris & Associates LLC; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gehris & Associates, LLC is a well-established Illinois law firm with more than 35 years of experience serving individuals and families. Our AV-rated attorneys practice family law, real estate law, and estate planning across McHenry, Kane, and Lake Counties.

We seek a family law associate who can work independently yet thrive in a collaborative team environment. The attorney will meet directly with clients, manage a personal caseload from intake through resolution, and handle filings from

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Prior experience in family law is required.
• Ability to manage files independently.
• Strong communication, writing, organization and case-management skills.
• Professional, detail-oriented and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload involving dissolution, decision making allocation, parenting time, child support, maintenance, and asset division.
• Meet with clients and provide ongoing case updates.
• Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, and correspondence.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and other professionals.
• Appear in court and participate in hearings and other proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff.

Skills

Licensed in Illinois

Family law experience

Independent file management

Communication skills

Organization

Writing skills

Team-focused

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Gehris & Associates, LLC is an established Illinois law firm with more than 35 years of experience serving individuals and families. Our AV-rated attorneys practice family law, real estate law, and estate planning throughout McHenry, Kane, and Lake Counties.

Position

We are seeking a family law associate attorney who can work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team. The attorney will meet directly with clients, manage a personal caseload, and be responsible for handling assigned files from intake through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving dissolution, decision making allocation, parenting time, child support, maintenance, and asset division
• Meet with clients and provide ongoing case updates
• Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, and correspondence
• Communicate with opposing counsel and other professionals
• Appear in court and participate in hearings and other proceedings
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois
• Prior family law experience required
• Ability to manage files independently
• Strong communication, organization, writing, and case-management skills
• Professional, detail-oriented, and team-focused