Family Law Attorney (REMOTE)

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Closing Attorney for consultations and client closings. This fully remote, full-time role targets Illinois family law expertise, conducting initial consultations, obtaining engagements, and transitioning matters to attending attorneys.

Remote work with a strong emphasis on phone/video consultations, rapid follow-up, and high-speed internet is essential. Qualified candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, active Illinois Bar, and substantial family law

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing.
• Substantial Illinois family law experience with heavy client contact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial consultations with clients (12–16 per week at steady state).
• Close engagements by securing signed engagement letters and retainer.
• Phone-first follow-up on unsigned agreements.
• Same-day CRM entry and warm handoff to the attorney handling the matter.

Skills

Consultative instinct

Client-facing communication

On camera & phone presence

Judgment to screen engagements

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Closing Attorney (Consultations & Client Closing) - Fully Remote, Full Time!

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrea Ankarlo

Salary: $100,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are working with a well-established, successful family law firm with a presence throughout Illinois that is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join the team!

Location: REMOTE

Salary Range: Base Salary $100,000/year + bonuses (total comp expectation between $150k-$175k/year)

Why join us?

• Fully remote, technology-forward workplace!

Job Details

We are hiring an experienced Illinois family lawyer who will be responsible for conducting our initial consultations and signing new clients. No litigation caseload! The Attorney will primarily own firm-originated consultations, this is NOT a business development position!

Main Job Responsibilities

• Consultations: Twelve to sixteen personal consultations per week at steady state, by phone and video (about sixty minutes each to do them well; plan on a realistic maximum of about four per day). Around twelve per week for the first thirty to forty-five days during ramp-up period.
• Closing: Get the engagement agreement signed and the retainer paid.
• Phone-first follow-up on unsigned agreements.
• Documentation and handoff: Same-day CRM entry, written handoff and warm introduction to the practicing attorney who takes the matter.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing
• Substantial Illinois divorce and family law experience with heavy direct client contact. Must have handled enough contested cases to price one accurately in the first twenty minutes.
• Consultative instinct.
• Judgment to turn away matters we should not take.
• Strong on camera and on the phone, with a presentable, distraction-free workspace and reliable high-speed internet.

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