Senior Associate / Family Law Attorney

Job Overview:

A distinguished family law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 7+ years of experience to join their team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional looking to advance their career in family law within a collaborative and dynamic environment. The firm values hard work, creativity, and top-notch legal skills, offering competitive compensation, benefits, and a hybrid work schedule.

Location:

• Whippany, NJ

Duties:

• Represent clients in complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and marital property distribution.

• Provide legal guidance and strategy to clients, ensuring their rights and interests are protected.

• Prepare legal documents, including petitions, motions, and settlement agreements.

• Handle negotiations and settlement discussions with opposing parties.

• Represent clients in family law litigation, including court appearances and hearings.

• Mentor junior associates and paralegals within the firm.

• Manage a caseload while maintaining high standards of client service and timely communication.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in family law practice.

• Proven experience handling complex family law cases, both litigated and negotiated.

• Ability to manage a caseload independently and work effectively with clients and opposing counsel.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to resolve disputes effectively.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the state of New Jersey.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.

• In-depth knowledge of family law statutes, regulations, and case law.

• Exceptional client management and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including dental, medical, life, vision insurance, and retirement options (401k).

• Paid time off and profit-sharing opportunities.

• Hybrid work schedule available.

This New Jersey-based law firm is one of the largest legal practices of the region in the field of family law and is extremely cost-effective for its clients. The members of this firm have expertise in handling all types of family law issues, including marriage, divorce, pre/post nuptial agreements, child support & custody issues, mediation between all the parties, divorce alimony, child adoption, division of property and domestic violence issues, among others. This practice is the only one of its kind in the region that practices in and and specializes in family law. The members of the firm have successfully contributed to numerous articles, chapters and publications concerning family law.