Attorney needed for Belleville office

Job Title: Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm in Belleville, IL is seeking a dedicated and motivated attorney to join its Family Law team. The position is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with a strong passion for family law who is eager to manage a diverse range of family law cases including divorce, legal separation, custody, estate planning, and more. The selected attorney will play a pivotal role in advocating for clients and providing them with strategic legal guidance while benefiting from the firm's resources and opportunities for professional growth.

Duties:

• Prepare and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, judgments, and orders
• Correspond with clients, court personnel, and other attorneys regarding cases
• Conduct client and witness interviews, and prepare witnesses for trial
• Ensure the accuracy of all legal documents before submission
• Appear in court for all assigned cases
• Manage all aspects of the assigned cases, from initial filing to final resolution
• Perform legal research on specific issues related to family law
• Handle necessary administrative duties related to case management, such as filing, mailing, and organizing case files

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Active license to practice law in Illinois
• Previous experience in family law is preferred
• Strong courtroom presence and ability to handle litigation effectively
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Illinois State Bar license

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois

Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
• Experience drafting legal documents and handling case management tasks
• Proficiency in legal research tools
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain attention to detail

Job Location:

• Belleville, IL

Benefits:

• Employer-paid health insurance (99% covered for employees)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching and Roth IRA options
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, personal days, and holidays
• Birthday leave and 36 work-from-home days per year
• Signing, productivity, attorney, and client referral bonuses
• Company-provided laptop and cell phone
• Mentorship and professional development programs
• Opportunities for career advancement within the firm

This law firm was founded a few years ago to address legal issues that can profoundly affect families. Their goal is to ensure that the clients' best interests are served through swift and effective legal representation or legal counseling. Their areas of practice include divorce, child custody, child support, property division, ADR, family violence, military divorce, and family law. The firm has offices in MO that are located in Clayton, Ellisville, Arnold, Lee's Summit, St. Charles, Troy, Columbia, Kansas City, and St. Louis. The firm also have offices in Illinois that are located in Belleville, Waterloo, and Springfield.