Attorney/Lawyer
- Chicago, IL, United States
$100,000 to $120,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $100,000 to $120,000 USD / year
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- Experience
- At least 1 year of experience practicing family law.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for an Attorney/Lawyer to join a growing legal team in Chicago, Illinois. This role is suited for a family law attorney who can independently manage matters from initial filing through resolution while providing thoughtful guidance to clients throughout the process. The position offers a hybrid schedule, with most of the workweek spent in the office and one day remote.
Responsibilities:
- Manage family law matters from intake through final disposition, including cases involving divorce, guardianship, and adoption.
- Represent clients in hearings, trials, and other court proceedings with confidence and sound legal judgment.
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written materials such as motions, pleadings, and case strategies.
- Handle depositions by both questioning witnesses and defending client testimony as needed.
- Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal team members to keep matters progressing efficiently.
- Navigate financially sophisticated and high-stakes family law disputes with attention to detail and strategic focus.
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- At least 1 year of experience practicing family law.
- Ability to manage cases independently with limited supervision.
- Prior exposure to courtroom proceedings and trial preparation.
- Experience taking and defending depositions.
- Strong legal writing, analysis, and research capabilities.
- Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to work a hybrid schedule, including four days in the office and one day remotely.
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Skills
- Family law
- Legal research
- Attention to detail
- Research
- Communication skills