Family Attorney

You didn't go to law school to run a small business. You went to help people and be in the courtroom. If you're a skilled family law attorney who's tired of chasing clients, managing overhead, and doing everything except practicing law, Diamond Legal was built for you. We are looking for a Senior Family Law Attorney to anchor our Lake County practice. 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 who knows Lake County, knows 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 salary Referral bonus available for qualified client referrals Employee-paid health insurance Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match after a qualifying period Bar dues reimbursement CLE reimbursement

Compensation:

$150,000 - $180,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Help clients navigate the most difficult transitions of their lives — this work is meaningful, and we take that seriously Manage 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 goals Appear 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 here Negotiate settlements and litigate contested matters with the full resources and support of an established firm behind you Conduct 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 critical Collaborate directly with Diamond Legal's senior attorneys and support staff — clear strategy and organization on every matter are essential

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school Active Illinois bar license in good standing 3-7 years of family law experience with regular courtroom appearances Lake County 19th Judicial Circuit experience strongly preferred You have courtroom presence and aren't intimidated by aggressive opposing counsel You return phone calls. Every time You genuinely care about clients going through the hardest moments of their lives You work hard, play hard, and want to be part of a team that does the same High ethical standards and genuine empathy for clients in difficult circumstances You are ready to stop running a business and start building a legal career on your own terms About Company 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.