Family Law and Commercial Litigation Attorney (Chicago Office)

The Mom Project is excited to partner with a woman-lead law firm practicing family law and commercial litigation. Located in Evanston, Illinois, they have a hybrid work schedule with generous remote work time.

We are looking for an attorney with minimum 3 years of experience in any type of litigation, prosecutor experience, or appellate practice experience to join our team. If you love practicing law at a high level but hate the way large law firms operate, we encourage you to check us out. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of quality work while avoiding burnout and resentment as we practice.

We value professionalism, authenticity, and enthusiasm. We are collaborative and supportive in our approach to our work and our team relationship. We do right by our clients and each other.

Core responsibilities

• Communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, opposing parties, and/or third parties.
• Drafting pleadings and motions.
• Developing discovery strategy, managing discovery requests and productions.
• Preparing for, taking, and defending depositions.
• Going to court remotely and in person as needed in Cook, Lake, Kane, DuPage, and Will counties.
• Managing or assisting with substantial components of a broad range of litigation and family law matters.

Qualifications/Skills

• No family law experience required; any type of litigation or appellate practice background is acceptable.
• J.D. and license to practice law in Illinois.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, GSuite, and Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time sensitive documents, and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to travel as needed to courts across the Chicagoland area.
• Must reside in Chicagoland area.
• 3+ years of experience.

Company benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• IRA partial match
• Parental leave policy
• Hours-based bonuses