Family Law Attorney

Sterling Lawyers, LLC is focused on family law and we obsess to empower family law clients. We need smart teammates who fit our culture and are passionate about helping families in a legal context. Position: Family Law Attorney Location: Arlington Heights, IL Job Id: 1534 # of Openings: 1 Job Title: Attorney “At Sterling Lawyers, it's not like anyone is a lone wolf. We really want all our team members to succeed.” – Katie VanDeusen, Managing Partner Sterling Lawyers, LLC (sterlinglawyers.com) is a rapidly growing law firm that exclusively practices family law with a fixed fee model. Leave behind the stress of tracking billable hours and toxic micromanagement to join a supportive, successful and very collaborative legal team. At Sterling Lawyers we commit to making a positive impact at every touch point with clients, the community, and our team. We reduce stress and increase flexibility in your role by using modern, efficient technology and business practices. Compensation and Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience Paid vacation and holidays Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, effective the first day of the month following your hire date 401k Matching Company paid Short and Long-Term Disability The Culture Flexibility in work time and space Learning alongside a collaborative, supportive team of professionals Mentoring and coaching as you master your craft Winning on a team that is transforming the practice of family law Fun, vibrant, engaging relationships that help us all grow as people World class practice support from staff No ceiling on what you can earn and achieve – we are a meritocracy, not bound by traditional, old school constraints Qualifications Juris Doctorate (JD) Bar license in good standing 5+ years of litigation experience, Family Law preferred but not required About Sterling Lawyers, LLC Sterling Lawyers is the largest family law firm in Wisconsin, with 21 lawyers, and is expanding its Illinois team, which currently has seven lawyers. Founded in June of 2014, Sterling Lawyers pivoted to focus entirely on family law in February of 2016. All legal services at Sterling Lawyers are fixed fee; we take on divorce, paternity, prenuptials, and post-judgment family law cases only. We want people who possess and model the following: Authentic integrity Warrior spirit Servant’s heart Constructive spirit of discontent Excellent oral and written communication skills Three plus years of practical, in-the-trenches family legal work – OR – five plus years of life experience developing strong empathy skills Open to embracing the power of technology What will be expected of me if I join the team? First – You must be an excellent communicator, both oral and written, and return phone calls and emails within a very fast reasonable amount of time. Second – You must be a relentless advocate for our clients, providing wise judgment while supporting our team’s values. Third – You must embrace and live out our values, sharing them authentically. Fourth – You must attend our quarterly meetings, which are announced weeks in advance, held after business hours, and include dinner and team discussion. Fifth – You must adapt to our training and technology. If you are not coachable or emotionally flexible enough to learn new technology, you would not enjoy working on our team. Core Values Finish with Integrity – We strive to finish every matter, interaction, engagement, and deal to conclusion with integrity, telling the whole story without omitting details. Compete with a Warrior Spirit – We are competitive and aim to win in everything we do, controlling preparation and intensity. Embrace and Drive Change – We anticipate change and enact it proactively. Lead by Serving – The most effective leaders are servants first, modeling humility and gratitude toward others. #J-18808-Ljbffr