Associate Attorney

About the role

Join a supportive, successful, and very collaborative legal team at Sterling Lawyers, LLC. We offer competitive compensation, bonuses based on performance, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable 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
• Ability to delegate to the support team and mentor less experienced attorneys
• Ability 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

Knowledgeable regarding family law practice and procedure within practicing counties such as Cook, DuPage, Lake, and McHenry

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.