Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected New Jersey family law practice with a strong reputation for client advocacy, strategy, and results.
- Work on meaningful divorce and family law matters where your guidance directly impacts clients during major life transitions.
- Handle a sophisticated caseload involving divorce, custody, support, domestic violence, post-judgment matters, and negotiations.
- Enjoy a strong benefits package, 401(k) with match, bonus opportunities, and long-term growth potential.
- Hybrid flexibility available after onboarding, with up to 2 remote days per week.
Location
This role is based in New Jersey, with office options in the Monmouth County and Middlesex County areas. The position is primarily in-office during onboarding, with hybrid flexibility available after training.
Note
Must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey and have either 1+ year of New Jersey family law experience or 5+ years of strong civil litigation experience.
About Us
We are a highly focused New Jersey family law firm dedicated to helping clients navigate divorce, custody, support, domestic violence, and related matters with clarity, compassion, and strong advocacy. Confidential Employer. Our team is known for personalized attention, honest guidance, and strategic representation tailored to each client's unique situation.
Job Description
- Manage family law matters from intake through resolution, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, and post-judgment issues.
- Draft pleadings, motions, certifications, discovery, settlement agreements, and other family law documents.
- Appear in court for conferences, motions, hearings, and other proceedings.
- Conduct mediations, negotiations, client meetings, and case strategy discussions.
- Communicate directly with clients and provide clear, practical guidance throughout the legal process.
- Develop case strategy with a focus on preparation, negotiation, and strong advocacy.
- Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff while independently managing your own matters.
Qualifications
- Active New Jersey Bar admission required.
- 1+ year of New Jersey family law experience strongly preferred.
- Candidates with 5+ years of civil litigation experience may also be considered.
- Experience with divorce, custody, support, domestic violence, motion practice, discovery, or negotiations preferred.
- Strong legal writing, research, advocacy, and client communication skills.
- Ability to manage cases independently and stay organized in a fast-paced practice.
- Criminal law experience involving domestic violence matters may be relevant.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- You will join a firm that focuses exclusively on family law and understands the importance of preparation, strategy, and client care.
- You will have the opportunity to grow your practice with support from an experienced team.
- You will work on emotionally meaningful matters where strong advocacy truly makes a difference.
- You will be part of a collaborative, professional environment with benefits, retirement match, bonus potential, and hybrid flexibility.
- Experienced family law attorneys, civil litigators, and attorneys with portable business may have significant long-term opportunity.
JPC-1004
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance