Family Law Attorney

Australia-Employment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jobot in Chicago, IL seeks a Family Law Attorney to manage high-stakes matters with a client-first approach. A J.D. from an accredited law school and active Illinois bar are required, with 2–7+ years in family law or litigation.

You will join a premier firm known for sophisticated strategy, competitive pay, full benefits, and a fast-paced environment where independent caseload management is essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active Illinois bar admission.
• 2–7+ years of family law or litigation experience preferred.
• Strong courtroom, motion practice, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with complex financial issues and/or high-asset divorces is a plus.
• Excellent writing, communication, and client management skills.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, client-facing caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle a fast-paced, client-facing caseload independently.
• Represent clients in courtroom proceedings and negotiate settlements.
• Prepare and draft legal documents with strong writing skills.

Skills

Courtroom skills

Negotiation

Client management

Writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Family Law Attorney

$120000 - $180000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-site | Permanent

Family Law Firm Seeks Talented Attorney

A bit about us:

We are a premier family law firm with offices across Chicagoland and Metro Detroit, known for delivering sophisticated legal strategy with a highly personalized, client-first approach. The firm handles the full spectrum of family law matters—from high-net-worth divorce to complex custody disputes—while combining the resources of a large firm with the attentiveness of a boutique practice.

Why join us?

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• Paid Time Off

Job Details

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active Illinois bar admission
• 2–7+ years of family law or litigation experience preferred
• Strong courtroom, motion practice, and negotiation skills
• Experience with complex financial issues and/or high-asset divorces is a plus
• Excellent writing, communication, and client management skills
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, client-facing caseload independently

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.