Senior Family Law Attorney - Leadership & Future Ownership Opportunity

Step into a respected, established family law practice with a consistent flow of quality matters and no portable book required Take a meaningful leadership role in the future of a successful boutique firm Handle sophisticated divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, and complex financial matters Work alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals who provide strong day-to-day support Earn performance-based bonus opportunities plus comprehensive benefits, 401(k) employer match, generous PTO, and paid holidays Build toward a potential future buy-in, ownership, or succession opportunity for the right attorney Have the opportunity to shape client relationships, firm growth, and the next generation of the practice Location: Chester Township, New Jersey. This position is primarily on-site to support collaboration, leadership, and client service. Some hybrid flexibility may be available once established, depending on experience, performance, court obligations, and client needs. Note: Candidates must be active members in good standing of the New Jersey Bar with substantial, recent New Jersey family law experience. We are seeking an accomplished attorney who can independently manage complex matters and who has a genuine interest in leadership, practice development, and potentially becoming part of the firm’s long-term ownership and succession plans. About Us Confidential Employer. We are an established boutique family law practice serving clients in sophisticated and highly personal matrimonial and family matters. Our team is known for experienced counsel, thoughtful advocacy, strong client relationships, and a collaborative environment where attorneys have the support and autonomy to do exceptional work. Job Description Independently manage sophisticated New Jersey family law matters from intake through resolution Represent clients in divorce, custody, parenting time, support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and related proceedings Handle complex financial and high-asset matrimonial matters, negotiations, motion practice, discovery, hearings, and trials Develop case strategies and provide clients with practical, confident, and thoughtful counsel Lead court appearances, settlement conferences, mediations, and contested proceedings Mentor and collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support professionals Develop and strengthen client, professional, and referral relationships Contribute to strategic decisions involving practice growth, client service, and firm operations Help shape the long-term direction of an established family law practice Explore a potential future ownership or succession path based on mutual fit and long-term goals Qualifications 8+ years of substantial, recent New Jersey family law experience. Deep knowledge of New Jersey matrimonial and family law procedures Proven ability to independently manage an active and sophisticated caseload Strong New Jersey Family Court and litigation experience Trial experience strongly preferred Excellent legal writing, negotiation, advocacy, judgment, and client-communication skills Demonstrated leadership and sound business judgment Interest in developing client and referral relationships Genuine interest in a long-term leadership and potential ownership opportunity Portable book of business is valuable but not required Why You Will Love Working Here This is an opportunity to join an established practice with quality work, strong infrastructure, experienced support, and a clear need for future leadership. You can continue practicing sophisticated family law while becoming increasingly involved in the direction and growth of the firm. For the right attorney, this role can develop into much more than another senior attorney position, with the potential to build toward leadership, succession, and future ownership. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orion Placement