Attorney/Lawyer

Family Law Attorney – St. Clair County, Illinois

Stange Law Firm, PC has an immediate opening for a motivated attorney to join our team in Belleville, Illinois. This opportunity may be particularly attractive to attorneys living in Belleville or elsewhere in St. Clair County who are interested in building a meaningful, long-term career with an established family law firm.

At Stange Law Firm, attorneys do far more than research and paperwork. You will manage cases, work directly with clients, negotiate settlements, appear in court, conduct hearings and trials, and help families navigate some of the most important and difficult moments of their lives.

Family law experience is preferred but not required. We welcome experienced family law attorneys as well as litigators interested in developing a rewarding career in domestic relations law.

Our Belleville office serves clients throughout St. Clair County and surrounding communities across the Metro East region of Illinois.

Why Join Stange Law Firm?

Competitive Base Salary and Additional Earning Potential

• $90,000–$120,000 base salary, depending on experience
• The advertised salary range is base salary and does not include potential bonuses
• Additional discretionary productivity bonuses and incentive compensation
• Signing bonus available
• Attorney referral bonuses
• Client referral bonuses
• Clearly defined annual billable-hour goal of 1,500 hours

Exceptional Health and Retirement Benefits

• The firm pays 95–99% of the employee's health-insurance premium under available plans, depending on the selected plan
• Health Savings Account options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Roth IRA options
• Optional accident, critical illness, disability, and life insurance

Flexibility and Paid Time Off

• 36 scheduled work-from-home days annually, in addition to paid time off
• Paid vacation
• Five paid sick days
• Three paid personal days
• Nine paid holidays
• Paid birthday leave

Courtroom Experience and Professional Development

• Meaningful courtroom and litigation experience
• Responsibility for cases from inception through resolution
• Direct client contact and case-management experience
• Mentorship and ongoing attorney development
• Employer-paid bar dues and continuing legal education
• Employer-paid malpractice insurance
• Firm-provided laptop and cellphone
• Opportunities for advancement to Senior Associate and other leadership positions
• A firm culture that promotes qualified attorneys from within

Stange Advocacy Institute

We believe attorneys should never stop developing their legal skills. Through the Stange Advocacy Institute, attorneys receive ongoing practical training designed to help them become stronger counselors, negotiators, writers, litigators, and courtroom advocates.

The firm conducts periodic Weekend Advocacy Intensives focused on skills that attorneys use in their daily practices, including:

• Courtroom and trial advocacy
• Preparation for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Legal research, analysis, and persuasive writing
• Evidence and examination of witnesses
• Discovery and case preparation
• Negotiation and settlement strategy
• Client counseling and communication
• Case strategy and organization
• Professional responsibility and ethics
• Leadership and law-practice management

These programs are designed to help newer attorneys develop their abilities more quickly while allowing experienced attorneys to sharpen advanced advocacy, case-management, and leadership skills.

Established Firm Support

Stange Law Firm provides strong marketing and consistent client demand. Attorneys are supported by experienced paralegals and legal assistants, along with established intake, accounting, billing, collections, human resources, information technology, marketing, and administrative teams.

This support allows attorneys to concentrate on practicing law, serving clients, managing cases, and developing their litigation skills.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters from inception through resolution
• Advise clients and maintain regular, professional client communication
• Draft pleadings, motions, judgments, orders, discovery, and correspondence
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial
• Appear at conferences, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively for clients
• Communicate with opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other third parties
• Maintain organized and complete case files
• Produce accurate, thorough, and timely legal work
• Record billable time accurately and consistently under firm policies
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and support departments
• Participate in firm training and professional-development programs

Attorneys may handle matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, parentage, adoption, guardianship, estate planning, and other domestic relations issues.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active Illinois law license in good standing
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Effective courtroom, negotiation, and advocacy abilities
• Ability to manage cases, deadlines, and client expectations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to responsive and professional client service
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development

Family law experience is preferred but not required. Attorneys with experience in civil litigation, criminal law, prosecution, public defense, or other courtroom-focused practices are encouraged to apply.

Candidates seeking consideration for a Senior Associate position should generally have at least five years of relevant litigation experience.

About Stange Law Firm

Stange Law Firm, PC is one of the nation's largest family law firms, with offices across multiple states and continued expansion into new markets. The firm provides attorneys with the opportunity to develop substantial experience in a practice area that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and families.

Attorneys at the firm have been recognized by Super Lawyers, Lead Counsel, and other professional organizations. Firm attorneys also regularly present continuing legal education programs for bar associations and national education providers.

For attorneys seeking a long-term opportunity with meaningful courtroom experience, strong benefits, professional training, advancement potential, and the support of an established firm, Stange Law Firm offers a place to build a rewarding career.