Associate Attorney – Family Law / Civil Litigation

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful family law and civil litigation matters with genuine autonomy.
• Work fully remotely while maintaining an active courtroom practice throughout New Jersey.
• Build valuable trial, motion practice, client counseling, and appellate experience.
• Receive real mentorship and professional development from an experienced litigation team.
• Work on sophisticated matters, including opportunities to participate in impact litigation.
• Enjoy a collegial environment where attorneys are trusted to manage their own cases and supported when they need it.

Location

Fully remote from anywhere in New Jersey, with flexibility to reside outside New Jersey as long as you can easily travel to courts throughout the state when needed.

Note:

Must have an active New Jersey Bar admission in good standing and at least 1+ year of directly relevant family law or civil litigation experience.

About Us

We are a statewide New Jersey litigation practice focused on providing sophisticated, client-focused representation across family law, divorce, civil litigation, and other complex legal matters. Our team values strong advocacy, professional independence, collaboration, and meaningful client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage your own family law, divorce, and civil litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
• Handle matters involving equitable distribution, custody, support, and post-judgment enforcement.
• Draft persuasive motions, certifications, settlement agreements, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Appear regularly in New Jersey trial and appellate courts and advocate for clients in substantive proceedings.
• Counsel clients directly regarding legal strategy, case posture, negotiations, and litigation risks.
• Develop case strategy and manage an active docket with significant independence.
• Collaborate with colleagues while maintaining ownership of assigned matters.
• Participate in sophisticated and potentially impactful litigation matters.
• Continue developing your litigation skills through meaningful courtroom exposure, mentorship, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Bar admission in good standing.
• 1+ year of family law or civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling matters with meaningful responsibility and client interaction.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organization, responsiveness, and professional judgment.
• Family law experience is strongly welcomed, but skilled civil litigators are encouraged to apply.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Fully remote work with the flexibility and autonomy to manage your practice.
• Meaningful courtroom and litigation experience rather than a purely research or document-focused role.
• Direct client relationships and ownership of substantive matters.
• Genuine mentorship and opportunities for continued professional growth.
• A collaborative, collegial team that values trust and independence.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through sophisticated litigation and advocacy.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance