Attorney/Lawyer (St. Clair County)

Stange Law Firm, PC; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Signing Bonus

Trial experience opportunities

Job summary

A growing family law firm in Belleville, IL, is seeking dynamic attorneys with a passion for Family Law. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $115,000, along with various benefits including excellent health insurance, paid time off, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will hold a J.D. and have an Illinois license. Family law experience is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and Illinois license mandatory.
• Family law experience preferred but not necessary.
• Five years of litigation experience for Senior Associate positions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and drafts legal documents and correspondence.
• Drafts pleadings, motions, judgments, and orders.
• Interviews witnesses and prepares them for court.
• Ensures accuracy of all prepared documents.
• Handles all aspects of assigned cases.

Skills

Family law

Litigation

Legal research

Document drafting

Education

J.D.

Illinois license

Job description

Why Join Stange Law Firm?

Are you a legal professional with a passion for Family Law? Stange Law Firm has an immediate opening for dynamic, highly motivated attorneys to join the team that provides strategic legal support and guidance for our office in Belleville, IL. Whether you are facing a divorce, legal separation, paternity action, estate planning, or numerous other issues that affect families, the attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC are dedicated to achieving the best possible results.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay! (Salary is BOE: $85,000.00-$115,000.00+)
• Base Salary & Discretionary Bonuses for Productivity/Profitability for billable employees!
• Other Incentive Programs
• Signing Bonus
• Attorney Referral Bonuses
• Client Referral Bonuses
• Productivity Bonuses
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Roth IRA
• 99% Employer Paid Health Insurance for Employees!
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation, 5 Paid Sick Days & 3 Personal Days)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Take Birthday as Paid Leave
• 36 Work-From-Home Days
• Company paid laptop and cell phone
• Fast-growing Family Law Firm – 2nd Largest Family Law Firm in the country!
• Marketing team works hard for you! Lots of Clients!!
• Advancement and job growth potential
• Mentorship program
• Promotes from within
• Trial experience, not just paper pushing!
• Excellent Reputation
• More!

This position offers a competitive starting salary, outstanding benefits package, employer matched 401K after 90 days, potential for incentives/bonus pay on top of base salary based on productivity, malpractice insurance, employer-paid Bar and CLE dues, paid time off, free parking (where applicable), and free company cell phone and laptop. Eligible employees may elect insurance coverage for Accidental, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, and Term to Age 100 Life.

Job Description

• Prepares and drafts legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence.
• Drafts pleadings and motions, including judgments and orders.
• Corresponds with attorneys, court personnel, and clients regarding cases.
• Interviews witnesses for court cases and prepares witnesses to testify.
• Ensures the accuracy of all documents prepared.
• Promptly appears in court on all cases assigned.
• Handles all aspects of cases assigned to them.
• Performs administrative duties as necessary, including filing, mailing, organizing files, and pleadings.
• Conducts legal research for particular issues.

Qualifications

• J.D.
• Illinois license required.
• Family law experience is preferred but not required.
• Senior Associate positions are available for attorneys with five years or more of litigation experience.

Company Description

Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi-state divorce and family law firm with many offices throughout the country and is still growing. Attorneys at the firm have received awards from organizations such as Super Lawyers, Lead Counsel, Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly Power List, and many more. Attorneys at the firm also speak at Continuing Legal Education Seminars for the Missouri Bar, the National Business Institute, and others. This is truly a great opportunity if you want a successful career in family law.

For more information, please visit www.stangelawfirm.com. Email resume and references to the Recruiting Director. Watch the following video to learn more about starting a career with Stange Law Firm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJMiDiwD-8E

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

State and Position Details

State: Illinois. This is a full time position.