Associate Attorney - Family Law

Job Description

Job Description

Reputable family law firm has an excellent opportunity to join our Firm for an Associate Attorney with 2-5+ years of Family Law experience to be based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office.

We are looking for an attorney who has a passion for family law and experience handling all aspects of divorce and related matters to join our growing law firm. You need to be a self-starter, enjoy a collaborative work environment focused on excellent service, and have compassion. You should possess the ability to build relationships with your clients and know your way around a courtroom.

Responsibilities:

• Immediate client contact and assumption of responsibilities
• Demonstrate experience in taking ownership of a client's case – discovery, pleadings, motions; collaboration and mediation; pretrial hearings, motion hearings, and trials
• Conduct client meetings and recommend strategies
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of our clients
• Advise our clients on business and legal transactions
• Negotiate settlements of legal disputes
• Litigating family law cases in a courtroom environment
• Delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants and monitor their work
• The ability to attend/appear in court in New Jersey
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law

Education/Experience Requirements:

• JD degree from an accredited law school
• New Jersey Bar Admission is required
• 5+ years of Family Law experience
• Experience researching complex family law matters

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to communicate professionally to internal and external clients
• Ability to work independently and multi-task required
• Previous experience as a trial court law clerk is a plus
• Ability to build rapport with opposing counsel and/or clients
• Personable and professional
• Person who takes their responsibilities and career seriously
• A team player

Here’s what we offer:

• Salary commensurate with skill and experience and is negotiable
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance; retirement plan, life insurance, and PTO.
• We also pay for CLE, bar dues, and some approved voluntary bar memberships