Family Law Attorney – Flexible, Collaborative Trial Advocate

Orionplacement; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; 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

Orionplacement in Saint Charles, Missouri seeks an experienced family law attorney to manage cases from strategy through resolution, including discovery, hearings, and trial preparation. You will join a collaborative team that supports focused legal work without the pressure to build your own book of business, with flexibility to work remotely when needed and regular in-office collaboration.

This role requires license in Missouri or Illinois and at least one year of attorney experience; Missouri

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

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Litigation

Client communication

First-chair trial experience

Missouri/Illinois licensure

CaseNet experience

Microsoft 365

Mac systems familiarity

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

CaseNet

Microsoft 365

Mac systems

Legal case management software

Job description

Orionplacement in Saint Charles, Missouri seeks an experienced family law attorney to manage cases from strategy through resolution, including discovery, hearings, and trial preparation. You will join a collaborative team that supports focused legal work without the pressure to build your own book of business, with flexibility to work remotely when needed and regular in-office collaboration.

This role requires license in Missouri or Illinois and at least one year of attorney experience; Missouri