Family Law Attorney

Ready to stop running a practice and start practicing law — or you're a sharp, courtroom-hungry attorney ready to build your career inside a firm that actually backs you up — Diamond Legal was built for you.We are looking for a Family Law Attorney to focus on our Lake County Cases. Diamond Legal is an established local boutique family law firm with a real team, real infrastructure, and a real marketing engine behind you. You will be a valued member of a close-knit, high-performing team — not a solo operator flying without a net.We are looking for an experienced, courtroom-ready attorney ready to appear in Lake County, the 19th Judicial Circuit, and is ready to stop running a business and start practicing law at the highest level.We handle the marketing.We handle billing and collections.You handle the law.You have a backup to take a real vacation.After your first 90 days, Diamond Legal offers a hybrid work-from-home schedule for attorneys who are hitting their KPIs. We believe in results over rigid schedules — if you are doing the work and serving clients at the highest level, we trust you to manage your time.Other Benefits:Competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus structure that rewards high producers — total compensation for a strong performer can significantly exceed base salaryReferral bonus available for qualified client referralsEmployee-paid health insuranceSimple IRA with up to 3% employer match after a qualifying periodBar dues reimbursementCLE reimbursementResponsibilitiesHelp clients navigate the most difficult transitions of their lives — this work is meaningful, and we take that seriouslyManage a focused caseload of family law matters — divorce, custody, support, and orders of protection — with full autonomy to pursue the best strategy for each client's goalsAppear regularly in Lake County 19th Judicial Circuit and McHenry County courts — your courtroom presence and ability to think on your feet are critical to your success hereNegotiate settlements and litigate contested matters with the full resources and support of an established firm behind youConduct initial client consultations — you are often the first point of legal contact (after screening) for families in crisis, and your ability to connect, listen, and instill confidence from day one is criticalCollaborate directly with Diamond Legal's senior attorneys and support staff — clear strategy and organization on every matter are essentialQualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolActive Illinois bar license in good standing2–5 years of family law experience with regular courtroom appearances(familiarity with Lake County 19th Judicial Circuit is a huge bonus)You have courtroom presence and aren't intimidated by aggressive opposing counselYou return phone callsYou genuinely care about clients going through the hardest moments of their livesYou work hard, play hard, and want to be part of a team that does the sameHigh ethical standards and genuine empathy for clients in difficult circumstancesYou are ready to stop running a business and start building a legal career on your own termsCompensation$150,000 - $180,000 yearlyAbout Diamond Legal, P.C.Clients first. Forward always.Diamond Legal is the premier family law firm serving McHenry, Lake, and Kane Counties in Northeastern Illinois. With 40+ years of combined experience and 3,000+ families served, we are a firm with a real brand, a real team, and a real marketing engine.We exist to help families solve problems and move forward with clarity. Our team acts as guide, guardian, and gladiator — in that order. We care deeply about clients, we never get pushed around, and we have no problem aggressively trying cases when that's what clients need. We respond to fear with strength.At Diamond Legal, clients come first — always. They will forget what we did, but they will never forget how we made them feel. If that sounds like the firm you have been looking for, we want to hear from you.Apply here: https://jobs.wizehire.com/job/family-attorney-in-mchenry-il-us-5be89390c0043dbb