Associate Attorney - Family Law
FurstStaffing
Rockford, IL · $65k–$95k a year · Posted November 3, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for junior jobs in Illinois39% · of 17
- #7Best college towns for junior jobs in the Great Lakes41% · of 39
- #8Best cities for junior jobs in the Great Lakes39% · of 53
- #10Best college towns for junior jobs in the Midwest41% · of 51
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- #14Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes17% · of 39
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $80,000 a year. Across 42 open associate attorney listings that state pay, the middle half runs $106,500 to $172,500 and the median is $130,500. That is 39% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
... Associate Attorney - Family Law provides comprehensive legal representation for domestic relations matters in Rockford, IL, working full-time in-person Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with some flexibility. The role offers courtroom experience, client interaction, and hands-on involvement...