Family Law Attorney
Red Bank, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $100000.00 - $155000.00 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 clients 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 $100000 to $155000 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
Requirements: Must-have: NJ bar license. 1 yr family law exp.
Required Years as Associate: 1
Salary bands (ONLY IF ATTORNEY ROLE):
1 to 2 years: $100K to $115K
3 to 4 years: $115K to $130K
5 to 6 years: $130K to $145K
7 years: $145K to $155K
Submission Email / Name: Tracy -
Quick Recruiter Reference
Boutique NJ family law firm seeking a Family Law Attorney for its Red Bank office. Must have an active NJ Bar license and 1 year of family law experience; stronger senior candidates are also welcome. Primarily on-site with statewide court appearances limited remote flexibility and $100K to $155K plus performance bonus and benefits.
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Family Law Attorney - Julian Smuro Law - JPC-2298 - source
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Location: Red Bank NJ
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