Litigation Family Law Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Family Law Attorney
Location: Edwardsville, IL

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm, seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join its team in Edwardsville, IL. This position offers a chance to work with a group of skilled professionals handling a wide variety of family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. The ideal candidate will have a passion for family law and a commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality legal representation to clients during challenging times.

Duties:

• Represent clients in family law cases, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division.
• Draft and review legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research to stay current with developments in family law.
• Attend and present at court hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients, ensuring they are informed throughout the legal process.
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal staff to manage and organize case files efficiently.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in family law litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven ability to handle multiple cases and meet deadlines.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar and good standing.

Skills:

• Expertise in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and property division.
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and court presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Job Location:

• Edwardsville, IL

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based rewards.
• Full-time benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and 401(k) savings plan with employer matching.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Wellness Program participation with potential employer-paid health premiums.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

This law firm was founded over two decades ago and it specializes in providing men services in divorce, fathers rights, child support, and various other matters pertaining to family. Their areas of practice include legal separation, military law, paternity, property division, protection orders, contempt proceedings, child support, and more. They have many offices all across the United States.