Family Law Attorney - Collaborative, Flexible Practice

Orion Placement; Saint Charles (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an experienced family law attorney based in Missouri to manage cases from strategy to resolution. You will handle discovery, hearings, and trial preparation while advising clients and coordinating with a collaborative team.

The role offers in-office collaboration with periodic remote work flexibility, requiring active MO or IL licensure and at least one year of practice. Strong advocacy and client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Missouri or Illinois.
• 1+ year of attorney experience.
• Ability to manage cases independently and communicate confidently with clients.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and litigation skills.
• Courtroom and first-chair family law trial experience preferred.
• Missouri and Illinois dual licensure is a plus.
• Familiarity with CaseNet, Microsoft 365, Mac systems, or legal case management software is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law cases from initial strategy through resolution.
• Handle discovery, depositions, legal research, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in hearings, settlement conferences, negotiations, and trials.
• Develop practical case strategies and pursue meaningful resolutions for clients.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide responsive guidance throughout their matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to keep cases moving efficiently.
• Maintain accurate case files, deadlines, pleadings, and documentation.

Skills

Attorney experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Litigation

Courtroom experience

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Tools

CaseNet

Microsoft 365

Mac systems

Legal case management software

Job description

Orion Placement seeks an experienced family law attorney based in Missouri to manage cases from strategy to resolution. You will handle discovery, hearings, and trial preparation while advising clients and coordinating with a collaborative team.

The role offers in-office collaboration with periodic remote work flexibility, requiring active MO or IL licensure and at least one year of practice. Strong advocacy and client service are essential.