Litigation Attorney Family Law / Civil

BCG Attorney Search; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Dental insurance

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of experience to manage family law and civil litigation matters in Central Illinois, including Bloomington, Peoria, Champaign, and Springfield. The role offers remote work flexibility with in-person court appearances required 2-3 times per week.

Candidates must be licensed in Illinois or pending admission, with strong research, writing, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in family law and/or civil litigation.
• Licensed in Illinois or pending admission.
• Comfortable handling cases with guidance and growing into independence.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law and civil litigation matters.
• Attend court hearings in Central Illinois 2-3 times per week.
• Coordinate with paralegals and senior attorneys for case strategy.
• Develop independence and take on increasing responsibilities over time.

Skills

Legal research & writing

Negotiation & advocacy

Case management & legal software

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney with over three years of experience to manage family law and civil litigation cases in Central Illinois, including Bloomington, Peoria, Champaign, and Springfield. This hybrid role offers remote work flexibility with in-person court appearances required 2-3 times per week.

Duties

• Handle a caseload of family law and civil litigation matters.
• Attend court hearings in Central Illinois approximately 2-3 times per week.
• Manage cases with support from paralegals and senior attorneys.
• Gradually assume more independence as experience grows.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in family law and/or civil litigation.
• Licensed in Illinois or pending admission.
• Comfortable handling cases with guidance and growing into independence.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy abilities.
• Proficient in case management and legal software.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance (50% employer-paid).
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan.