Family Law Attorney

Great lawyers don't just practice family law—they change lives. At Cohen Law LLC, we’re looking for an attorney who combines intelligence, compassion, sound judgment, and grit. If you’re passionate about helping families navigate life’s most challenging transitions and want to continue growing alongside a supportive, high-performing team, we’d love to meet you. As our firm continues to grow, we are opening one position for an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney. Starting salary $110,000 or above (commensurate with experience). Bonus. Benefits! 1. Associate Attorney (Minimum 4 Years of Illinois Family Law Experience or perfect for an experienced solo practitioner who wants to join a team) Cohen Law LLC is seeking an exceptional Associate Attorney with a minimum of two years of Illinois family law experience to join our boutique practice in Northbrook. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with remote work opportunities based on experience, performance, and the needs of the firm. We value collaboration and understand that flexibility helps our team perform at its best while continuing to provide exceptional service to our clients. This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys litigation, values strategic advocacy, genuinely cares about clients, and wants to become an exceptional family law lawyer. We are looking for someone who is intellectually curious, proactive, accountable, and excited to be part of a team that takes pride in delivering outstanding legal representation. 2. About Cohen Law At Cohen Law, we believe exceptional client service starts with an exceptional team. We are a boutique family law firm representing clients throughout Chicago’s North Shore and surrounding communities in divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, relocation, child support, maintenance, complex financial matters, and other sophisticated family law cases. Our clients come to us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We take that responsibility seriously. We combine meticulous preparation, strategic advocacy, and practical guidance to help clients protect what matters most while keeping their long‑term goals in focus. Our culture is equally important. We genuinely enjoy working together. We support one another, celebrate each other’s successes, and believe that collaboration produces the best results—for both our clients and our team. We work hard, laugh often, communicate openly, and have built an environment where people enjoy coming to work every day. 3. What You’ll Do As an Associate Attorney, you will play a meaningful role in our litigation practice, including: Managing your own family law caseload with mentorship and support Appearing in court for status hearings, evidentiary hearings, and trials Drafting pleadings, motions, financial affidavits, discovery, settlement agreements, and legal correspondence Conducting legal research and developing litigation strategy Taking and defending depositions Negotiating settlements while preparing every case as though it may proceed to trial Working directly with clients to provide thoughtful guidance and practical solutions Collaborating with attorneys and staff to deliver an exceptional client experience 4. Who We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of four (4) years of Illinois family law experience An Illinois law license in good standing Strong legal writing, analytical, and courtroom skills Excellent organization and attention to detail Confidence balanced with humility A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of your work Integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment The ability to work independently while thriving as part of a collaborative team Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is committed to becoming better every day. Someone who is intellectually curious, embraces feedback, takes initiative, and wants to build a long‑term career in family law. 5. Why Cohen Law? Joining Cohen Law means becoming part of a firm where your work matters and your professional growth is genuinely supported. We offer: Meaningful courtroom experience and hands‑on litigation Mentorship from an attorney with more than two decades of experience and repeated selection as an Illinois Super Lawyer Sophisticated and challenging family law matters A collaborative, respectful, and supportive team culture Modern technology and outgoing office support staff Professional autonomy with guidance whenever it’s needed Opportunities for long‑term growth as our boutique practice continues to expand We’re intentional about who joins our team because culture matters. We aren’t looking to simply fill a position—we’re looking for the right person to help us continue building something special. 6. How to Apply If you’re looking for more than just another job—and you’re ready to build a meaningful career with a team that values excellence, integrity, collaboration, and client service—we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via Linkedin or send your resume, a writing sample, and a brief cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io, telling us why you’re interested in joining Cohen Law LLC and what excites you about practicing family law. We look forward to meeting you! Compensation commensurate with experience; health benefits; PTO We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants who share our commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and exceptional client service.

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