Litigation Attorney (0-10 Years) - In-Office | Peoria, IL | $75k-$150k

O'Flaherty Law of Wheaton; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Mentorship

10% Origination Bonus

Job summary

O'Flaherty Law of Wheaton is seeking an attorney to manage a caseload in family law and civil litigation. You will work with attorneys and staff, gaining increasing independence while handling administrative and legal tasks and appearing in court in Peoria and nearby counties several times per week.

Candidates should be licensed attorneys or awaiting bar results, with 0–3+ years of related experience. Mentorship and growth opportunities are offered to help you develop courtroom skills and case

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney or awaiting bar results.
• Experience ranging from junior-level to more than three years in family law and/or civil litigation.
• Junior attorneys should be interested in litigation and courtroom experience and willing to learn through mentorship; experienced attorneys should manage cases with increasing independence.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload involving family law and/or civil litigation.
• Manage cases with administrative and legal support.
• Attend court in Peoria and surrounding counties approximately two to three times per week.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff while taking on increasing independence and responsibility.

Skills

Family Law

Civil Litigation

Case Management

Court Appearances

Litigation

Legal Research

Client Representation

Courtroom Advocacy

Caseload Management

Collaboration

Communication

Time Management

Job description

Handle a caseload involving family law and/or civil litigation, manage cases with administrative and legal support, and attend court in Peoria and surrounding counties approximately two to three times per week. Collaborate with attorneys and staff while taking on increasing independence and responsibility.

Requirements: Candidates should be licensed attorneys or awaiting bar results, with experience ranging from junior-level to more than three years in family law and/or civil litigation. Junior attorneys should be interested in litigation and courtroom experience and willing to learn through mentorship; experienced attorneys should be able to manage cases with increasing independence.

Key Skills: Family Law, Civil Litigation, Case Management, Court Appearances, Litigation, Legal Research, Client Representation, Courtroom Advocacy, Caseload Management, Collaboration, Communication, Time Management

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• Mentorship
• 10% Origination Bonus