Associate Attorney - Family Law

Kuffel Law LLC; Naperville (IL); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote/Hybrid/In-office

401k with match

Health insurance contribution

Profit sharing

Travel stipend

Clothing allowance

Unlimited vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Kuffel Law, LLC is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney (5+ years) to manage a diverse family-law caseload, including divorce, parentage, orders of protection, and guardianship. The attorney will guide clients from intake through resolution, providing practical and compassionate counsel while collaborating with supervising attorneys and support staff.

Experience in or willingness to learn DCFS cases, estates/trusts/wills, and real estate would strengthen a candidate.

Formación

• Minimum of five (5+) years of substantive family law experience, including responsibility for managing cases and appearing in court.
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately during stressful or sensitive matters.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff and to provide effective work direction to support personnel.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a diverse caseload from intake through resolution.
• Provide practical and compassionate counsel to clients.
• Collaborate closely with supervising attorneys and support staff.

Conocimientos

Family law experience

Interpersonal skills

Client-service

Collaboration

Court appearances

Communication under pressure

Research & writing

Educación

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

Kuffel Law, LLC is a fast growing, highly collaborative, team-oriented firm seeking an experienced Associate Attorney (5+ years) to manage a diverse caseload involving family law cases such as divorce, parentage, orders of protection and guardianship. The attorney will guide clients from intake through resolution, provide practical and compassionate counsel, and collaborate closely with supervising attorneys and support staff. Experience in or willingness to learn DCFS cases, estates/trusts/wills, and/or real estate would make a candidate more competitive.

Key Responsibilities

At Kuffel Law, we expect more than strong legal skills. We hire people who demonstrate empathy, compassion, and dedication to both our clients and our team. Our collaborative, team-first culture supports work-life balance, enabling employees to perform at their highest professional level. We invest in our people, promote from within, and provide clear goals and opportunities for growth.

Attorneys with at least five years of experience are expected to understand and manage the core responsibilities of practice, including billable requirements, litigation, discovery, legal research and writing, deadlines, and court appearances. At Kuffel Law, we also value qualities beyond these fundamentals: a strong reputation in the legal community, initiative in networking and community involvement, and the compassion necessary to serve our clients effectively. Who you are and your reputation is just as important as what you do.

Employee Benefits

Kuffel Law was founded and built as an employee-focused firm, offering the exceptional benefits every person and family deserves. Owner Melissa Kuffel intentionally prioritizes employee benefits over bottom-line profits.

• Remote, Hybrid, or In Office work available.
• 401k matching up to 4% available after 90 days;
• BCBS Gold PPO plan and pays $500/month towards the monthly premiums.
• Extremely competitive salary and bonus structure including profit sharing for qualifying employees.
• Firm-paid gas for approved work-related travel.
• Monthly business clothing stipends.
• Unlimited vacation policy, subject to firm policy, workload, court obligations, and advance approval requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active license to practice law in Illinois and good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
• Minimum of five (5+) years of substantive family law experience, including responsibility for managing cases and appearing in court. (Exceptions can be made for a proven case load and book of business)
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately during stressful or sensitive matters.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff and to provide effective work direction to support personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling DCFS investigations, juvenile court matters, administrative hearings, or DCFS appeals.
• First-chair or substantial second-chair hearing and trial experience.
• Existing professional network, involvement in bar associations, or interest in business development and community engagement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kuffel Law, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, consistent with applicable law.