Family Law Attorney

About the Company

We are a boutique family law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and professional work environment. We believe that outstanding client service starts with taking care of our team. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, work-life balance, flexibility, professional development, and mutual respect. While we value the benefits of working together in the office, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and offer remote work opportunities for attorneys who maintain a consistent office presence and meet the firm's performance expectations.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney who is passionate about advocating for clients during some of the most important moments of their lives. The ideal candidate is confident managing cases independently while working collaboratively with attorneys and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of family law matters.
• Represent clients at hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, certifications, briefs, discovery, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout their cases.
• Negotiate favorable settlements while preparing every case for litigation when necessary.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.
• Maintain accurate time records and billing.
• Meet or exceed the firm's annual billable hour expectation.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum of 3 years of New Jersey family law experience, whether through private practice, a judicial clerkship, or another legal setting focused on family law.
• Experience independently handling family law matters from inception through resolution.
• Courtroom experience, including hearings, motion practice, conferences, and client advocacy.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines while maintaining exceptional client service.

Required Skills

• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines while maintaining exceptional client service.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and workplace culture.