Family Law Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced and self-motivated Family Law Attorney to join its team in Philadelphia, PA. This full-time position provides the opportunity to work exclusively in the firm's family law department, with a focus on representing union members in family-related legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire for growth, an ability to handle complex family law issues, and a passion for advocating for clients in need of legal support.

Duties:

• Represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal support cases.
• Provide legal counsel and assistance to union members, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the legal process.
• Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, and agreements.
• Participate in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings, advocating on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to manage caseloads and ensure timely legal support.
• Handle sensitive client communications with empathy and professionalism.
• Stay current on developments in family law and maintain knowledge of legal trends and statutes.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior attorneys and legal assistants in the family law department.

Requirements:

• Experience in family law, preferably with a background in representing union members.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Experience with litigation and handling family law cases in court.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Bars is required.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of family law and experience handling family law cases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and litigation skills.
• Experience working with diverse clients, particularly in union-related legal matters.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with 401(k) contributions.
• Continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities.
• Flexible spending and transit program.

This firm has two offices located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The firm's main goal is to protect the rights of working families, labor unions, and employee benefit funds. This firm is a union-side labor law firm with a staff that is devoted to providing the best legal service to each client. The firm has been practicing for more than 60 years and has a wide range of practice areas in labor & employment as well as general law.