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Joerika Stitt Esquire, LLC is hiring! Enjoy competitive pay, generous PTO, health insurance stipend, hybrid work schedules, and growth opportunities.

Paralegals, Office Administrators, and Law Clerks

Joerika Stitt Esquire, LLC is hiring full-time Paralegals, Office Administrators, and Clerks. Join our growing team! Please email your resume to admin@joerika.com.

Associate Attorney – For Rainmakers, Not Clock-Punchers

Location: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Southland Office: 20200 Governors Dr, Suite 101, Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Downtown Office: 211 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 200B, Chicago, IL 60606

Job Type: Full-Time

Are you a sharp, seasoned litigator who thrives under pressure, delivers consistent results, and wants your performance directly tied to meaningful rewards?

We are a fast-growing, impact-driven law firm focused on domestic relations (divorce, custody, and orders of protection) and probate law. We're seeking a driven and experienced Associate Attorney ready to step into a high-volume caseload and take ownership from day one.

This role isn't for someone looking to coast in a 9-to-5. It's for lawyers who want autonomy, authority, and a clear pathway to partnership. If you pride yourself on courtroom dominance, precision drafting, and revenue generation—you belong here.

What You’ll Do: Lead, Win, Deliver

  • Take charge of 50–55 active cases—a dynamic mix of contested and uncontested divorces, complex custody disputes, orders of protection, and probate matters. We intentionally balance complexity to keep you challenged and efficient.

  • Draft compelling pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and litigation documents with precision.

  • Lead client strategy, court appearances, mediations, and high-stakes negotiations with confidence.

  • Maintain a minimum of 1,800 billable hours annually through consistent, focused output.

  • Communicate with clarity and empathy, while delivering tangible results to clients.

  • Use firm technology and systems efficiently to manage tasks, track time, and collaborate with the team.

What You Bring: Experience, Excellence, and Hustle

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and an active Illinois law license in good standing.

  • 4+ years of recent, hands-on experience in family law (domestic relations) and probate litigation (non-negotiable).

  • Proven ability to independently manage complex, high-volume caseloads from start to finish.

  • Exceptional courtroom presence, persuasive legal writing, and clear, professional client communication skills.

  • Organizational mastery, tech fluency, and an outcome-obsessed mindset.

  • A hunger to contribute meaningfully and grow with a firm that recognizes real value.

Compensation & Incentives: Earn What You’re Worth

  • Base Salary: $100,000.

  • Bonus: Generous performance-based bonus structure directly tied to your results and contributions to the firm's revenue.

  • Health Reimbursement (QSEHRA): Eligible after 3 months of employment.

  • Malpractice Coverage: Fully paid for all firm-related work.

Benefits & Culture: Built for High Performers

Total Paid Time Off: Up to 26 Days Annually

  • Paid Federal Holidays (8 days): Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday).

  • Winter Firm Closure (10 days): Benefit from a paid, two-week firm-wide closure each year from late December through early January (e.g., Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026). This ensures a true opportunity for everyone to disconnect and recharge. (Note: New Year's Day and Christmas Day, while federal holidays, are covered within this firm closure period.)

  • Flexible PTO (8 days): 8 days annually for your personal use, vacation, or sick time. This increases to 12 days after 3 years of dedicated tenure with the firm.

  • Professional Growth: Strong mentorship, robust CLE support, and a clear partnership track (both equity and non-equity options available) for high-performing, dedicated attorneys.

  • Hybrid Workweek: Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend work.

  • Culture: Collaborative, mission-driven, and results-focused.

Apply Now – Step Into a Career That Moves as Fast as You Do

We’re hiring immediately. If you're ready to own your caseload, earn what you're worth, and help shape the future of a thriving firm—apply today.

Please submit:

  • Your resume, with emphasis on family law (domestic relations) and probate experience.

  • Two relevant writing samples (e.g., pleadings from family law, orders of protection, or probate matters).