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Family Law Attorney

Taege Law Offices, Chicago, IL, United States


Job Description
Our fast-growing, nine-attorney family law litigation firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney (1–3 years of experience) to join our dynamic team. Our office is located in Chicago’s vibrant River North neighborhood, just steps from the Brown Line L stop.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney who wants meaningful courtroom experience, hands-on client contact, and the ability to grow within a collaborative, high-performing firm. We are a litigation-focused practice built on strategic thinking, strong advocacy, and exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of family law litigation experience and is eager to develop as a courtroom advocate. You should be comfortable managing an active caseload with appropriate supervision, working closely with colleagues and support staff, and maintaining a high level of professionalism with clients and opposing counsel.

Strong writing, organization, and communication skills are essential, along with sound judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Manage family law cases from inception through resolution (settlement or trial)

Draft pleadings, motions, judgments, settlement agreements, discovery, and pretrial memoranda

Appear in court (in person and via Zoom)

Conduct and respond to discovery

Communicate regularly with clients to explain strategy and guide decision-making

Participate in consultations with prospective new clients

Maintain case deadlines and manage workflow effectively

Qualifications

Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar

1–3 years of family law litigation experience preferred

Courtroom experience strongly preferred

Proficiency in legal research (Westlaw preferred)

Strong oral advocacy and legal writing skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active cases

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Experience with Clio is a plus

Compensation & Growth
Compensation is commensurate with experience. We offer a supportive team environment, hands-on mentorship, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding firm.

To Apply
Please submit your resume.

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