Attorney
Robert Half Legal
Description
Robert Half is seeking a Illinois barred attorney with family law experience to assist our client with an ongoing legal research initiative.
Project information:
+ Start: December 2024
+ Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
+ Pay: $40/hour
+ Location: Remote
+ Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Responsibilities include:
Our client is looking for a Illinois family law attorney with at least 5 years’ experience to help draft, review, and revise practical guidance articles on family law topics, review and update affidavits, agreements, and other related family law documents and supplement existing documents with state-specific, “how-to” practical guidance based on state law, local custom, and legal practice experience.
Requirements:
· Law degree from an accredited law school
· Member, in good standing, of the Illinois Bar
· 5+ years of experience as a practicing family law attorney
· Substantive experience drafting affidavits, agreements, and other related family law documents.
· Excellent writing, editing, and legal research skills
· Comfortable working in Microsoft Word with track changes and conducting online research
· Effective written and oral communication skills
· Ability to complete assigned projects by prescribed deadlines
· Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks effectively
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience as a practicing family law attorney in Illinois to be considered for this role.
Requirements • Possess a Law Degree, preferably from an accredited Law School.
• Proficient in conducting thorough Research on various legal topics.
• Well-versed in using Microsoft Word for creating and editing documents.
• Ability to review and understand complex legal documents.
• Familiarity with the About Time software is desirable.
• Excellent Communication Skills, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of Conductivity principles in the context of legal practice.
• Experience or specialization in Family Law is preferred.
• Competency in Legal Research, including the use of tools like Lexis.
• Strong editing skills to ensure accuracy and clarity in legal documents.
• Proficient in using Templates for drafting legal documents.
• Experience in Drafting legal documents, such as affidavits and contracts.
• A Plus certification or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Ability to prepare and file Affidavits as per legal requirements.
• Knowledge of Photocopying/Scanning documents and maintaining an organized filing system.
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