Associate Attorney

Gehris & Associates LLC; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gehris & Associates LLC in Illinois is seeking a family law associate who can work independently while contributing to a collaborative team. You will meet directly with clients, manage a personal caseload, and be responsible for handling assigned files from intake through resolution.

You will draft pleadings, motions, agreements, and correspondence, communicate with opposing counsel, appear in court, and collaborate with attorneys and staff to support families throughout the legal process.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Prior family law experience

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Independent file management

Strong communication

Organization

Writing skills

Case-management skills

Team-focused

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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