Associate Attorney – Family Law

Atticus Lawyer Coaching

. Carry a full family law litigation caseload from intake through trial .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeArlington Heights • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in family law litigation, managing cases from intake through trial while maintaining strong client communication and meeting deadlines. Proficient in drafting legal documents and navigating court systems independently.

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Family Law LitigationDrafting PleadingsCourtroom ExperienceLicensed to Practice Law in IllinoisClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Drafting MotionsDiscovery RequestsMarital Settlement AgreementsAllocation JudgmentsPre-Trial MemosWitness DisclosuresExhibits PreparationCase Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationDetail-OrientedSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

County Court PortalsFiling Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law in Illinois

Industry Keywords

Family LawLitigationClient DevelopmentCourt AppearancesBilling Integrity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry a full family law litigation caseload from intake through trial
Work alongside senior partners while owning matters independently
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
Draft Marital Settlement Agreements and Allocation Judgments
Appear in Zoom and in-person court for routine matters, contested and evidentiary hearings, and trials
Prepare Pre-Trial Memos, Witness Disclosures, and Exhibits
Manage cases from intake through resolution with consistent client communication
Navigate county court portals and filing systems independently
Cover court appearances across Cook, Lake, Will, McHenry, Kane, and DuPage counties
Meet deadlines and billing requirements without close supervision
Originate new client matters, with 20% of earned and paid fees for originated clients; business development encouraged but not required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of experience in family law litigation
Demonstrated ability to draft pleadings, motions, discovery, MSAs, and Allocation Judgments
Prior courtroom experience in contested and evidentiary hearings and trials
Licensed to practice law in Illinois
Self-motivated with the ability to manage a caseload independently without extensive supervision
Committed to the role and the firm
Excellent communicator, confident in presenting to the court and maintaining strong client relationships
Detail-oriented with high standards for deadlines, billing integrity, and professional conduct
Reliable transportation for court appearances across Cook, Lake, Will, McHenry, Kane, and DuPage counties

Benefits

Comp & perks

True work-from-home flexibility: come into the office when there’s a reason, not on a fixed schedule
Real litigation experience from day one, no document review treadmill
20% of all earned and paid fees for clients you originate
Clear path to a senior role over time with the firm
Collaborative small-firm culture with direct access to senior partners from day one
Group health plan available; firm contributes to premium based on plan cost and salary
9 paid holidays: New Year’s Eve & Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Friday after, Christmas Eve & Day
9 days of PTO accrued in year 1