Associate Attorney – Family Law
About the role
Join Hammer Serna & Quinn, LLC, a client-focused boutique family law firm serving high net-worth individuals and families in complex domestic relations matters. This position is ideal for an attorney who is confident managing cases, comfortable in court, and capable of working directly with clients in a highly personal and often emotional practice area.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned caseload from intake through resolution
- Review and respond to discovery requests
- Draft pleadings, court orders, memoranda, and related legal documents
- Conduct legal research and analyze case materials
- Appear in court for status hearings, motions, and trials
- Conduct and attend depositions
- Maintain regular communication with clients and provide legal guidance
- Prepare and process court filings
- Manage scheduling and case deadlines
- Participate in networking and outreach to support business development
- Handle additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Active Illinois law license required
- 3+ years of legal experience preferred
- Experience or exposure to domestic relations matters strongly preferred
- Strong written, research, and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a client-facing, emotionally sensitive environment
- Willingness to travel locally for court appearances as needed
Pay
This position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $140,000 based on experience, litigation background, and the level of independence the candidate brings to the role. A $50 monthly cell phone allowance, 80 hours of paid time off, paid leave and sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k) eligibility after 3 months with up to 4% employer match, and 50% health insurance premium contribution, up to $180 per month are included. Commuter reimbursement plan for CTA, Pace, Metra, and other eligible transit expenses are also provided.
Benefits
- $50 monthly cell phone allowance
- 80 hours of paid time off
- Paid leave and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) eligibility after 3 months with up to 4% employer match
- 50% health insurance premium contribution, up to $180 per month
- Commuter reimbursement plan for CTA, Pace, Metra, and other eligible transit expenses
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter sharing your interest in the position with us at Hammer Serna and Quinn LLC to https://bit.ly/AssociateAttorneyFamilyLaw-HammerSernaQuinn. We will contact candidates whose experience and background best align with the role. We truly value the time and thought you invest in your application and appreciate your interest in joining our firm. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.