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

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