Family Law Attorney - Focus On Practicing Law, Not Running A Practice

Job Description

Job Description

Focus on Practicing Law, Not Running a Practice

Are you tired of juggling legal work, business development, client intake, billing issues, and administrative distractions?

At Diamond Legal, we believe attorneys should be able to focus on what they do best: helping families, practicing law, and achieving great outcomes for clients.

That's why we've built the infrastructure to support you.

• Generating your own leads

• Marketing yourself

• Running intake consultations all day

• Chasing overdue invoices

• Managing collections

• Building systems from scratch

• Practicing law in isolation

• A steady flow of family law matters

• Experienced legal assistants and support staff

• Proven systems and processes

• Weekly collaboration and case strategy meetings

• Leadership that invests in your success

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• Hybrid flexibility based on performance

• A team that values accountability, collaboration, and client service

You focus on serving clients, developing legal strategy, advocating effectively, and helping families through difficult transitions.

We handle the rest.

Families come to Diamond Legal during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. They need clarity, confidence, and strong legal advocacy while moving forward into the next chapter of their lives.

Our purpose is simple:

Help families solve problems and move forward.

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our growing team serving Lake County and neighboring communities.

This position focuses primarily on divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, child support, maintenance, and orders of protection.

We are not looking for someone who wants to practice alone.

We are looking for an attorney who wants to be part of a collaborative, systems-driven firm that invests heavily in its people, processes, technology, and client experience.

• Established and growing family law practice serving McHenry, Lake, and Kane Counties

• Consistent flow of new matters through proven marketing and intake systems

• Experienced legal assistants and support staff

• Weekly case review and collaboration opportunities

• Significant courtroom and litigation experience

• Hybrid work opportunities after 90 days based on performance

• Positive team environment focused on client service and professional growth

• Leadership opportunities as the firm continues to grow

The attorneys who succeed here typically:

• Enjoy helping families through difficult transitions

• Value teamwork over ego

• Appreciate coaching and professional development

• Want structure without micromanagement

• Take ownership of results

• Communicate proactively with clients and team members

• Want a long-term professional home

• You want complete autonomy with minimal collaboration

• You dislike client interaction

• You resist accountability or established systems

• You prefer practicing entirely independently

• You are looking for a short-term stop rather than a long-term career opportunity

$150,000 - $180,000 yearly

• Manage a family law caseload from initial consultation through resolution

• Conduct client consultations and develop legal strategies tailored to client goals

• Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, parenting plans, financial affidavits, and other legal documents

• Appear regularly in Lake County Court

• Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients in contested matters

• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials

• Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status and strategy

• Collaborate with legal assistants, support staff, and firm leadership to ensure matters progress efficiently

• Maintain accurate time records and file documentation

• Follow established firm procedures and case-management systems

• Participate in weekly case review and strategy meetings

• Deliver an exceptional client experience from intake through case resolution

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Active Illinois law license in good standing

• Preferred: 3+ years of experience handling family law matters

• Experience independently managing hearings, motion practice, client communications, and case strategy

• Strong courtroom presence and advocacy skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, and client service

• Experience practicing in Lake County or McHenry County is a plus but not required
  

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Enjoys helping families through difficult transitions

• Takes ownership of cases and outcomes

• Values teamwork and collaboration

• Appreciates structure, accountability, and efficient systems

• Is comfortable working closely with legal assistants and support staff

• Wants to build a long-term career with a growing firm

• Is organized, responsive, and client-focused
  

This Position May Not Be a Fit If:

• You require constant supervision to manage deadlines or case progress

• You dislike client communication

• You resist systems, procedures, or accountability

• You prefer a role focused primarily on legal research with limited client contact

• You struggle with organization or time management

• You are looking for complete autonomy without collaboration

Families First. Forward Always.

Diamond Legal is a growing boutique law firm serving families throughout McHenry, Lake, and Kane Counties.

With more than 40 years of combined experience and over 3,000 families served, we are committed to helping clients navigate life's most challenging transitions with confidence and clarity.

Our mission is simple: help families solve problems and move forward.

We strive to be clients' guide, guardian, and gladiator. We believe great legal representation requires both compassion and strength—the ability to listen carefully, communicate clearly, and fight when it matters most.

We are a systems-driven firm that invests heavily in our people, processes, technology, and client experience. Our attorneys are supported by a dedicated team so they can focus on what they do best: helping families and practicing law.

If you are looking for a firm that values professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and long-term growth, we would love to hear from you.