Family Law Attorney

Title: Family Law Associate Attorney

Location: Remote (Chicago or Greater Chicago Area)

Salary: $90,000 - 120,000 Annually, Depending on Experience

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About Akbari Law

Are you an experienced family law attorney seeking flexibility, an exciting growth opportunity, and competitive compensation? As a women-owned and led family law firm by a 5 consecutive year Super Lawyer Rising Star, our firm is built on the pillars of excellence, strong work ethics, and emotional intelligence. We incorporate these values in all areas of our practice - whether in the courtroom, with our team members, and in our written work. We take pride in clear and proactive client communication, ensuring they are informed, supported, and confident at every stage of their case. While we understand that peaceful resolutions are ultimately the best for many clients and their families, we do not hesitate to zealously advocate for our clients in court when protecting their families and finances.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that places a high value work-life balance, allowing our team to prioritize personal or family time to show up as their best for our clients. We seek a detail-oriented Associate Attorney with a strong passion for family law who loves to help clients going through one of the most difficult times in their lives. To learn more, please visit our website:

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO + 8 firm-observed holidays + 2 floating holidays
• A health insurance stipend for the employee
• A 401k safe harbor contribution of 3% of base salary, once eligible
• A computer and printer provided + cell phone benefits
• 15% origination fees on collected billings only, for new business brought in and accepted by the firm
• A competitive base salary with unlimited opportunity for annual bonus
• Professional development: Relevant dues and CLEs
• Firm-paid dinners, if working outside of typical working hours during the week

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 15 cases and supervise team members
• Appear in court virtually and in person in DuPage, Lake and Cook Counties
• Occasionally travel to the Chicago office and other locations, as requested by clients or as required for case or by firm

Requirements

• JD degree and licensed in Illinois
• 3+ years of family law experience
• Respectful and assertive management of team members
• Empathetic with clients during emotional cases
• Strong advocacy skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Familiarity with family law software and e-filing

Bonus Experience

• An executor that is motivated to complete cases
• Adoption and appeals
• Litigation, including very comfortable litigating in court
• An ability to work with high-net-worth individuals
• Clio and/or WestLaw

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Akbari Law is an equal opportunity employer. The position is remote within Chicago or the Chicago Greater Area (opportunities to work at the Chicago office can be requested). Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.