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Job Description
Responsibilities
Salary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-matched retirement program
Job Summary
We are seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney to join our law firm. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, and update and maintain files. Much of your time will be spent navigating sensitive legal issues such as child custody, divorce, child abuse, and domestic violence. You will work closely with administrative staff, other colleagues, and senior partners to provide excellent legal services to our clients. If you are a self-starter with experience in family law, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research
- Prepare for and attend legal proceedings
- Divide marital assets
- Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior partners
- Negotiate on behalf of clients
- Maintain detailed and accurate client records
- Supervise paralegals and administrative assistants
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois required
- Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin a plus
- Ability to represent both plaintiffs and defendants
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
- $70,000 - $85,000/year
