Family Law Attorney Job at Ascendion, Lake Forest, IL

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  • Ascendion
  • Lake Forest, IL

Job Description

Qualifications

  • We are seeking candidates with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an attorney in the practice of Family Law
  • The ideal candidate should have experience handling multiple types of family law cases such as dissolutions, property division, support, custody, paternity, domestic violence and post-judgment modifications
  • We are looking for someone who is reliable and committed to providing excellent service to our clients
  • Licensed attorney in good standing with the IL State Bar
  • 2+ years of experience practicing family law
  • Courtroom experience including experience handling evidentiary hearings where testimony is taken, and Request for Order hearings
  • Familiarity with commonly used Family Codes, case law, and judicial council forms
  • Strong legal research and writing skills, preparing pleadings to RFOs, Declarations, and Points and Authorities
  • Ability to conduct discovery, including propounding written discovery, responding to discovery, and preparing and responding to discovery motions; familiarity with C.C.P. deadlines and procedures
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple cases

Benefits

Retirement Benefit Plans, including 401-k and profit sharing

Health, Vision & Dental plans for employees and their families, including domestic partners

Mental Health Assistance Program

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits (Transit and Parking)

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Assistance

Pre-Tax Health Savings Account

Pre-Tax Medical Flex Spending

Employer Paid Long and Short-Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

Professional Development & Continuous Learning Opportunities

In-person Wellness Programs including firm-sponsored runs and walks, financial and retirement planning webinars and a variety of other engagement activities

Job Tags

Temporary work,

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