Family Law Attorney

Recruiter At Law; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned family law firm in Chicago is seeking a skilled family law attorney to manage cases and support colleagues. The position involves litigation of family law matters, conducting research, and drafting legal documents, all while maintaining high ethical standards and client communication. This remote opportunity offers the flexibility to balance professional and personal life while handling significant legal responsibilities.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Bonus earning potential

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Illinois.
• 2 - 5 years of family law experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Litigate family law cases from start to finish.
• Conduct research on various family law issues.
• Draft and review legal documents.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Established family law firm that seeks a highly experience and skilled family law attorney to join their team. In this role, you will manage your own cases while also providing support to other attorneys on complex cases. This is a remote role based in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:

• Litigate a family law matter from start to finish with actual courtroom experience. The firm currently handles: custody, visitation, support, protective orders, and all other aspects of Divorce, Domestic Violence, and Paternity cases
• Develop family law cases by conducting research on various issues
• Have strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Attend depositions, mediation, and hearings
• Review, analyze, and draft legal documents with strong organization, planning, prioritization, and time management skills
• Communicate with knowledge and compassion with clients of various levels of sophistication regarding technical matters
• Communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management, clients, and support staff with a high level of personal integrity and professional ethics
• Track and manage billable hours and ensure all aspects of client and case management are properly met

Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice in Illinois
• 2 - 5 years of family law experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Impeccable communication and organizational skills

Benefits:

• Flexible PTO
• Bonus earning potential
• and more