Associate Attorney

Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri Webb LLC; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

PTO

CLE and bar dues paid

Job summary

Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri Webb LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney for their Roseland, NJ office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of experience in Family Law, handling matters related to divorce and client management.

The role involves client contact, preparing legal documents, and litigating family law cases. A JD degree and New Jersey Bar admission are required. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Must have experience handling all aspects of divorce and related matters.
• Previous experience as a trial court law clerk is a plus.
• Ability to attend/appear in court in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Immediate client contact and assumption of responsibilities.
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients.
• Negotiate settlements of legal disputes.
• Litigating family law cases in court.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proactiveness

Ability to work independently and multi-task

Personable and professional

Team player

Education

JD degree from an accredited law school

New Jersey Bar Admission

3-5+ years of Family Law experience

Job description

Job Description

Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri Webb has an excellent opportunity to join our Firm as an Associate Attorney with 3-5+ years of Family Law experience to be based out of our Roseland, 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
• 3-5+ 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