Associate Attorney - Family Law

BCG Attorney Search; Arlington Heights (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home flexibility

Fee sharing (20% of earned fees)

Group health plan

9 paid holidays

PTO 9 days first year

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Arlington Heights, IL seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Family Law. This role offers genuine schedule flexibility with remote work and periodic office visits.

You will draft pleadings, manage cases from intake to resolution, appear in court via Zoom or in person, and build client relationships to advance toward a senior role within the firm.

Qualifications

• JD required and Illinois license.
• Minimum 2 years of family law litigation experience.
• Ability to draft legal documents and manage cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Prepare Marital Settlement Agreements and Allocation Judgments.
• Appear in court via Zoom and in-person hearings.
• Prepare Pre-Trial Memos, Witness Disclosures, and Exhibits.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution with client communication.

Skills

Family law litigation

Drafting and motions

Client communication

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice in Illinois

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Family Law in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This role offers genuine schedule flexibility, allowing for remote work with occasional office visits as needed. The position provides real litigation experience and a clear path to a senior role within the firm.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Prepare Marital Settlement Agreements and Allocation Judgments.
• Appear in court via Zoom and in-person for various hearings and trials.
• Prepare Pre-Trial Memos, Witness Disclosures, and Exhibits.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution with consistent client communication.
• Navigate county court portals and filing systems independently.
• Cover court appearances across multiple counties with reliable transportation.
• Meet deadlines and billing requirements independently.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in family law litigation.
• Ability to draft legal documents and manage cases independently.
• Prior courtroom experience in contested and evidentiary hearings and trials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Self-motivated with strong case management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for professional conduct.

Benefits

• True work-from-home flexibility.
• 20% of all earned and paid fees for clients originated.
• Group health plan with firm contribution.
• 9 paid holidays and 9 days of PTO in the first year.