Family Law Attorney

Jobot; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Partnership path

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our busy Dover, NH practice. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in family law and can be admitted in New Hampshire and Maine, or one state with rapid admission to the other.

This onsite role emphasizes direct client work and collaboration with a growing regional team. The position offers a competitive salary, a clear partnership path, and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice.
• 5+ years of family law experience.
• Active NH and Maine licenses preferred or ability to obtain the other quickly.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse family law matters including divorce, custody and support.
• Manage cases from intake to resolution, including hearings and negotiations.
• Counsel clients with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, and settlement documents.
• Represent clients in court hearings, conferences, and mediations.
• Collaborate with staff and support teams and pursue business development.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Client counseling

Courtroom

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job details:

Established law firm, 1,600 billables, strong benefits, and partnership path!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jennifer Whitworth

Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

A well-established, full-service law firm with offices across New Hampshire and Maine. The firm offers a collaborative environment, strong administrative support, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to grow within a respected regional platform.

Position: Family Law Attorney

Salary: $115k - $140k/year + Bonus, with potential flexibility on salary depending on experience

Location: Onsite in Dover, NH (Portland, ME office available as needed)

Why join us?

• 1,600 annual billable hour expectation
• Year-end bonus based on overall performance
• Partnership path available
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Group life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to build and grow your practice with an established regional firm

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join a busy and growing family law practice in Dover, NH. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of family law experience and be licensed in New Hampshire and Maine, or licensed in one state with the ability to obtain admission in the other quickly.

This role is best suited for an attorney who can manage matters independently, work directly with clients, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice. The firm is especially interested in attorneys who have strong client relationships, referral sources, or an interest in business development.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a variety of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, parenting plans, alimony, and related domestic relations matters.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution, including discovery, negotiation, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Counsel clients through sensitive and high-stakes family law matters with professionalism and care.
• Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, financial affidavits, settlement documents, and other legal filings.
• Represent clients in court hearings, conferences, mediations, and settlement discussions.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Maintain strong client communication and case management practices.
• Support business development efforts through referral relationships, community involvement, or practice growth initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of family law experience.
• Active license in New Hampshire and Maine preferred.
• Candidates licensed in one state who can obtain admission in the other quickly may also be considered.
• Experience handling family law matters independently.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, client counseling, and courtroom skills.
• Ability to manage an active caseload in a fully onsite environment.
• Interest in business development, referral relationships, or bringing portable business is strongly preferred.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical judgment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.