Family Law Attorney

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Take ownership of family law matters from start to finish, including discovery, negotiations, hearings, and trial preparation. Build meaningful courtroom and litigation experience while helping clients navigate important divorce, custody, and family matters. Focus on practicing law and serving clients without the pressure to build your own book of business. Join a collaborative team where attorneys work closely together, share knowledge, and support one another. Enjoy flexibility to work remotely when necessary while maintaining valuable in-office collaboration. Receive health insurance, retirement benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, and opportunities for long-term professional growth. Location: This is a full-time opportunity based primarily in our St. Charles, Missouri office. We offer flexibility for attorneys to work remotely when necessary, but this is not a fully remote position and regular in-office collaboration is an important part of our culture. Note: Candidates must have 1+ year of attorney experience, an active Missouri or Illinois law license, and be comfortable working primarily from the St. Charles office. Missouri licensure is especially valuable because the majority of matters are Missouri-based. Litigation experience is a plus. About Us We are a growing family law practice dedicated to helping individuals navigate divorce, custody, and other important family matters with strong advocacy and compassionate counsel. Our attorneys are supported by a collaborative team and empowered to focus on excellent legal work and client service rather than developing their own book of business. Confidential Employer. Job Description Manage family law cases from initial strategy through resolution. Handle discovery, depositions, legal research, motion practice, and trial preparation. Represent clients in hearings, settlement conferences, negotiations, and trials. Develop practical case strategies and pursue meaningful resolutions for clients. Communicate regularly with clients and provide responsive guidance throughout their matters. Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to keep cases moving efficiently. Maintain accurate case files, deadlines, pleadings, and documentation. Qualifications Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in Missouri or Illinois. 1+ year of attorney experience. Ability to manage cases independently and communicate confidently with clients. Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and litigation skills. Courtroom and first-chair family law trial experience preferred. Missouri and Illinois dual licensure is a plus. Familiarity with CaseNet, Microsoft 365, Mac systems, or legal case management software is helpful. Why You Will Love Working Here Meaningful work helping clients through important life transitions. Strong autonomy with the support of an experienced legal team. A collaborative environment where attorneys genuinely work together. No expectation to build a personal book of business. Flexibility when life requires remote work. Competitive benefits, generous time off, and room to grow with the practice. JPC-2071 Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr