Family Lawyer

Description:

Description:
Family Law Attorney (3 plus years of experience)

Job Title: Mid-Level Family Law Associate Attorney Job

Summary:
We are looking for a dedicated Mid-Level Family Law Attorney to lead cases through all stages of litigation and settlement. This role requires a balance of sharp legal strategy and high-level empathy to guide clients through complex divorce, custody, and asset division matters. You will handle your own caseload while collaborating with partners on high-stakes litigation.

Location: Sauganash neighborhood of Chicago (near Peterson and Cicero).

Hours: Full-time.

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.

All applications are strictly confidential.

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage family law matters from initial intake through final resolution, including divorce, paternity, child custody, and domestic violence cases.
• Litigation & Advocacy: Represent clients in contested hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations. Draft and argue complex motions and trial briefs.
• Legal Drafting: Prepare high-quality legal documents, including settlement agreements, parenting plans, discovery requests/responses, and financial affidavits.
• Client Counsel: Provide strategic advice tailored to each client's unique goals; maintain regular communication to keep clients informed of case progress and legal options.
• Strategy & Collaboration: Develop comprehensive case strategies and collaborate with support staff (paralegals and assistants) to ensure efficient case flow.
• Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs analyzing the situation then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action
• Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
• Keep client files properly organized and up to date

Qualifications:
Skills:

• Experience: 3–7 years of experience specifically in family law or civil litigation with a strong emphasis on family matters.
• Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensure: Active member in good standing with the Illinois State Bar (or relevant state bar).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in legal research (Westlaw/LexisNexis) and case management software, such as Clio.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation and "people skills"; ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally charged situations.

(Chicago, IL Market)

• 3+ years of Family Law Attorney experience a must.
• Have Court Room Experience.
• Contested hearing experience a must.
• Trial experience a plus.
• Spanish fluency a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization/multi-tasker.
• Ability to handle a busy caseload.
• Experience drafting pleadings.
• Proficient in Legal Software (Family Law Software, Excel, Clio—or other billing software).
• Ability to think critically on your feet.
• Manage client files from start to finish.
• Communication Skills.
• Active membership with the ABA (American Bar Association)
• Must have worked on family law issues for at least 1-2 years; handling of real estate also required
• Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
• Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants
• Extra consideration for those with a criminal justice background

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