Family Law Litigation Attorney

Recruiter At Law; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family law firm is seeking a skilled family litigation attorney to handle cases fully. This remote position requires courtroom experience and strong communication skills, with the expectation of managing billable hours and supporting junior attorneys. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for family law, accompanied by impeccable communication and organizational abilities.

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 matters from start to finish.
• Develop cases through research on various issues.
• Draft legal documents efficiently.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

Established family law firm that seeks a highly experience and skilled family litigation 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 that may require some in-person presence on occasion.

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