Associate Attorney

About the role

Leave behind the stress of tracking billable hours and toxic micromanagement to join a supportive, successful and very collaborative legal team.

Responsibilities

• Knowing regarding family law practice and procedure within practicing counties such as Cook, DuPage, Lake, and McHenry
• Advise clients regarding ongoing litigation and explain legal issues the client might be facing or have concerns about.
• Research facts and evidence involved in each case, such as financial records, evaluations, reports of third-party experts and/or pleadings previously filed with the Court as well as applicable law.
• Interpret case law and decisions handed down by relevant courts. This may involve analyzing effects of multiple factors that may have been presented in other cases.
• Develop case strategies, including opportunities for quick and cost-effective resolution for our clients rather than time-consuming and expensive litigation.
• Prepare pleadings and other documents such as exhibits, balance sheets, support calculations, and prenuptial agreements.
• Appear in court before a judge to present testimony, evidence, and arguments asserting the client's rights and best interests.
• Able to delegate to the support team and mentor less experienced attorneys.
• Able to work well with others on a team as well as independently.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD)
• Bar license in good standing
• 2+ years of litigation experience, Family Law preferred but not required

Skills

• Knowledge of family law practice and procedure
• Ability to advise clients on litigation and legal issues
• Ability to research and interpret case law
• Ability to develop and implement case strategies
• Ability to prepare legal documents and pleadings
• Ability to appear in court and present arguments
• Ability to delegate tasks and mentor less experienced attorneys
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Bonus based on transparent metrics and individual performance (not discretionary)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, which are effective on the first day of the month following your hire date
• 401k Matching
• Short and Long-Term Disability

Pay

Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

Schedule

The role will begin with a 90-day training period in our Arlington Heights office mainly and may include the Naperville office as well. After training, the position will be based long-term in our Naperville office.