CAREERS AT STERLING
We’re looking for team members who care about people as much as we do.
We’re looking for people who care — about their teammates, the clients we serve, and the families who trust us during some of life’s most challenging moments.
WHY STERLING
Family law is personal. For the people who do it well, it’s personal too.
The attorneys we’re looking for aren’t drawn here by the size of the firm or the name above the door. They’re drawn here because they believe family law matters — and they want to practice it somewhere that takes that seriously. We’ve spent over a decade building Sterling to be that place.
LIVE OPENINGS
Come work with us.
We’re hiring across Wisconsin and Illinois. Bring your experience, your ideas, and your passion for helping others.
Recognized by the People Who Know Us Best
Award-winning culture. Employee-driven recognition.
The culture we’re building isn’t defined by leadership awards or marketing campaigns. It’s reflected in what our own employees have to say about working here.
Great Place To Work™ Certified
Two consecutive years, based entirely on employee feedback.
#5 Top Workplaces in Southeastern Wisconsin
Ranked in the 50–149 employee category.
2026 Top Workplaces Special Award for Appreciation
The only organization in Southeastern Wisconsin to receive it.
Recognized by our own people
Every honor here comes directly from employee feedback.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Four things we hold ourselves to, every day.
01
Finish with integrity
We do the right thing even when no one is watching. Every matter, every interaction — handled in a way we’d be comfortable telling the whole story of.
02
Compete with a warrior spirit
We care deeply about outcomes for our clients. We prepare, we show up, and we give everything we have — not for accolades, but because it’s the right way to do the work.
03
Embrace and drive change
We’re always asking if there’s a better way. We use technology thoughtfully, we learn continuously, and we don’t get comfortable just because something has always worked.
04
Lead by serving
We genuinely believe the best leaders put others first. Humility isn’t weakness here — it’s how we build trust with clients and with each other.
What We Ask of You
A few things that really do matter to us.
We don’t have a long list of requirements. But the things we do ask for, we ask for genuinely.
People who communicate
Constantly. Generously. Without waiting to be asked. A client going through a divorce or a custody dispute is often scared, confused, and alone. A returned call or a short email letting them know where things stand can mean the world. That’s not a soft skill to us — it’s the job.
People who are coachable
We’re not looking for people who already know everything. We’re looking for people genuinely open to learning — from colleagues, from feedback, from clients, from outcomes that didn’t go as planned.
People who are kind
Not performatively. Just actually kind — in how you treat a client who calls for the third time about the same question, or how you talk about a case with a colleague at the end of a hard day.
What You’ll Find Here
We take care of the people who work here.
We’re proud of what we’ve built and committed to what comes next. We care deeply about our team members, our clients, and our culture.
Competitive pay
Performance is recognized. We want you to be able to build a life here.
Medical, dental & vision
Full coverage for you and your family.
401(k) with match
We invest in your future alongside you.
Generous paid time off
Rest matters. We mean it.
We’ve got your back
No one succeeds alone. When life happens, teammates step up, support each other, and keep moving forward together.
Technology that helps you
Tools designed to let you focus on clients, not paperwork.
WHERE WE CAME FROM
A little about how Sterling started.
Sterling was founded in 2014 by Jeff Hughes, a family law attorney who’d spent years watching firms prioritize the wrong things. He believed clients deserved better — more transparency, more communication, more genuine care. So he built something from scratch with that belief at the center.
It wasn’t a straight line. There were failed businesses before this one and lessons learned the hard way. But that scrappiness is part of who we are. We’re not a legacy institution — we’re a firm that’s still building, and we’re proud of that.
Today Sterling serves families across Wisconsin and Illinois, with more than 12,000 client reviews averaging 4.6 stars. We’re growing, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.
— The Sterling Team
2014
The year we started
20+
Offices across WI & IL
12,000+
Client reviews
4.6 / 5
Average rating
TALENT COMMUNITY
Not seeing the right fit?
Even if there isn’t a current opening that fits, we’d love to hear from you. We’re always interested in connecting with people who share our values and our commitment to serving clients, supporting teammates, and making a difference.
No commitment. We’ll reach out if there’s a fit.
If this sounds like the kind of place you’ve been looking for, we hope you’ll reach out.
We’re a team of people who take the work seriously and take care of each other. We think that’s worth something.