Cordell & Cordell has the benefits you'd expect from a large national firm. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional health care benefits, and prioritize work-life balance to ensure the well-being and productivity of our employees. Our focus on family law allows us to make a meaningful impact by helping families navigate challenging and pivotal times in their lives.
Job Title: Law Clerk to Associate Attorney
Job Highlight: Cordell & Cordell in Edwardsville, IL is seeking a Law Clerk that is ready to transition to an associate upon passing the bar exam. This person will participate in our mentorship program and enroll in Cordell College as they build their expertise practicing family law.
At Cordell & Cordell, we recruit top talent and invest in our people to make this a destination career and provide a workplace you can call home.
Job Description: Your role in our mission includes the following responsibilities-
- Proactively manage family law cases from beginning to end with support of a mentor
- Provide superior customer service to all clients including monthly status reports and weekly case reviews
- Make improvement recommendations to practice managers
- Manage performance metrics to track accomplishments and client satisfaction through practice quality software
Qualification Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited university
- Has sat for the Bar Exam and awaiting results or will be sitting for the Bar Exam in February 2025
- Able to obtain license to practice law in the state of Illinois
- Experience with litigation
- Enthusiastic about practicing family law and domestic litigation
Compensation considers total years of practice in law and complexity of family law experience. Incentives may also be included in total compensation.
Base Pay Range
$75,000—$100,000 USD
Cordell & Cordell provides exceptional benefits and a great working environment including:
Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!
Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!
We also offer:
Dental & Vision
Life, LTD & STD
401k
Life, LTD & STD
401k
Flexible spending plans and more!
*Part time employees may not be eligible for all benefits.