Family Law Associate Attorney

CyberCoders; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship from experts

Team-oriented culture

Challenging matters

Long-term career growth

Job summary

CyberCoders in New Jersey is seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of family law experience to join our growing team at a premier practice. We focus exclusively on divorce and family matters, offering exceptional advocacy, mentorship, and a collaborative culture.

The role involves managing matters from inception to resolution, drafting pleadings, and appearing in mediations, hearings, and trials. A J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in New Jersey.
• Minimum 2 years of family law experience.
• Strong writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating with a team.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse family law caseload from inception through resolution.
• Handle matters involving divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and post-judgment issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, certifications, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written submissions.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and trials.
• Develop case strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
• Provide compassionate yet practical guidance during emotionally challenging situations.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

Client communication

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Family Law Associate Attorney
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Opportunity

Join One of New Jersey's Premier Family Law Practices

We are an established and highly respected family law firm seeking an Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of family law experience to join our growing team.

Our firm is dedicated exclusively to divorce and family law matters and has built a reputation for exceptional advocacy, sophisticated legal strategy, and client-focused representation. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in the legal community, regularly lecture on family law topics, and have successfully represented clients throughout New Jersey in trial courts, the Appellate Division, and the New Jersey Supreme Court. The firm has also earned Tier 1 recognition in the Best Law Firms rankings for Family Law and Family Law Mediation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse family law caseload from inception through resolution
• Handle matters involving divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and post-judgment issues
• Draft pleadings, motions, certifications, and settlement agreements
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written submissions
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and trials
• Develop case strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances
• Provide compassionate yet practical guidance during emotionally challenging situations

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of family law experience
• Strong writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating with a highly experienced team
• Exceptional interpersonal and client communication skills

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $120,000 - $160,000
• Bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Direct mentorship from recognized family law practitioners
• Collegial and team-oriented culture
• Sophisticated and challenging family law matters
• Long-term career growth with a premier New Jersey family law practice