Associate Attorney for Lombard office

A law firm seeks a driven and dynamic Associate Attorney to join its Lombard, IL office. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney passionate about family law, particularly divorce and custody matters, with the chance to handle a diverse caseload that includes immigration, criminal law, personal injury, workers' compensation, real estate, probate, and more. The ideal candidate will be eager to take on significant responsibility, work closely with clients, and thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Duties:

• Manage family law cases, including divorce, custody, and support matters.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategies for clients.
• Communicate directly with clients, providing legal advice and updates on their cases.
• Handle cases independently, while also assisting other attorneys as needed.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings on behalf of clients.
• Contribute to the firm’s diverse practice areas, including immigration, criminal law, personal injury, workers' compensation, real estate, and probate.
• Maintain high standards of legal drafting, client service, and case management.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Strong knowledge of family law, with experience in divorce, custody, and support matters.
• Experience in immigration law, criminal law, workers’ compensation, personal injury, or probate is preferred but not required.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills to work directly with clients.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
• Strong legal writing and drafting abilities, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle a diverse range of legal matters.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with an innovative bonus plan based on productivity.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth and responsibility.
• Friendly, supportive office atmosphere.
• Health insurance and other employee benefits.

This law firm has offices located in Lombard, Bloomingdale, Chicago, St. Charles, and Joliet, Illinois. This firm is a family law and divorce firm with experienced attorneys that have been practicing for more than 35 years. This firm's attorneys are highly rated on Avvo and are members of National Association of Distinguished Counsel's nation's top one percent as well as Super Lawyers. This firm's philosophy is that the client always comes first. Practice areas of this firm include but are not limited to divorce, child support, parenting plans and visitation, property and asset division, adoption, paternity, child support, child custody, domestic violence, and child relocation.