Family Law Associate Attorney
2 days ago
Red Bank
Pay: $100,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Join a respected New Jersey family law practice where you can take meaningful ownership of cases and make a direct impact on clients during important moments in their lives., • Build hands-on experience across divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and other family law matters., • Work alongside experienced attorneys who value collaboration, professionalism, compassionate advocacy, and excellent client service., • Gain valuable courtroom experience through appearances throughout New Jersey., • Grow your family law career in a boutique environment where strong performance and initiative are recognized., • Earn performance-based bonus opportunities while benefiting from a 401(k) with a 4% employer match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off, and additional benefits. Location: This position is based primarily on-site in Red Bank, New Jersey, with court appearances throughout the state. Limited remote flexibility is available while maintaining the collaboration and client service of an office-based practice. Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey and have 1+ year of family law experience. A genuine interest in continuing to build a career in family law is essential. Judicial clerkship experience is preferred but not required. About Us We are a boutique New Jersey family law practice committed to combining sophisticated legal advocacy with personalized, compassionate client service. Our attorneys handle a wide range of matrimonial and family matters, approaching every case with strong communication, sound judgment, and a strategy tailored to each client's needs. Confidential Employer. Job Description • Manage family law matters with guidance and support from experienced attorneys., • Represent clients in divorce, dissolution, child custody, parenting time, alimony, child support, and equitable distribution matters., • Assist with and handle court appearances, motions, hearings, negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and litigation., • Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, discovery, settlement documents, and other family law filings., • Communicate directly with clients regarding sensitive legal, financial, and parenting issues., • Work on matters involving business owners, complex assets, income analysis, and financial experts when appropriate., • Draft and negotiate prenuptial and other marital agreements., • Assist with domestic violence and related family law matters., • Manage deadlines, case responsibilities, and client communications efficiently., • Collaborate closely with our attorneys while developing greater independence and ownership of matters. Qualifications • Active New Jersey Bar license required., • 1+ year of family law experience required., • Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills., • Interest in building a long-term career in matrimonial and family law., • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple active matters., • Courtroom or litigation experience preferred., • Judicial clerkship experience preferred., • More experienced associate, senior, counsel, and partner-level family law attorneys are also encouraged to apply. Why You Will Love Working Here • Competitive compensation of $100,000 to $155,000 per year, commensurate with experience., • Performance-based bonus opportunity., • 401(k) with a 4% employer matching contribution., • Discretionary profit sharing contribution., • Paid time off and additional employee benefits., • Meaningful client-facing work and substantive courtroom experience., • Opportunity to develop deeper expertise across all areas of New Jersey family law., • Collaborative boutique environment with strong mentorship and professional growth opportunities JPC-2298 Benefits: • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance