Family Law Associate Attorney

About the Company

We're partnering with a well-respected family law practice in Chicago to identify their next Associate Attorney. This firm handles a high volume of divorce, custody, and related domestic relations matters, including high-net-worth cases, and is looking for someone who can take on a real caseload and run it with minimal oversight.

About the Role

The team handles the full range of family law matters — dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, maintenance, property division, and orders of protection — from intake through resolution. Associates here get direct client contact and courtroom responsibility early, with real case ownership rather than a purely supportive role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of family law matters with a high degree of independence
• Handle divorce, custody/parenting time, child support, maintenance, and property division matters from retention through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other filings
• Appear at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials in Illinois courts
• Conduct client consultations and maintain regular, responsive client communication
• Negotiate settlements and resolve complex financial and custody issues on behalf of clients
• Handle prenuptial/postnuptial agreements and adoption matters where relevant

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active Illinois bar license
• 2+ years of family law experience; high-net-worth divorce experience a plus
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to resolve complex legal and financial issues
• Comfortable managing an active caseload independently
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client-service skills
• Strong research, drafting, and case-management skills

Required Skills

• Family law litigation (divorce, custody, support, property division)
• Legal research and writing
• Negotiation and settlement
• Client counseling and communication
• Independent case and caseload management

Preferred Skills

• High-net-worth divorce experience
• Prenuptial/postnuptial agreement drafting
• Mediation or collaborative law experience
• Spanish or other bilingual fluency

Pay range and compensation package

Equal Opportunity Statement

This isn't a firm looking to backfill a seat — they're actively growing their family law team and want someone who can take real ownership of a caseload fast. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued.