Family Law Associate Attorney

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