Family Law Attorney

Orion Placement; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is looking for a Family Law Attorney in Pennington, NJ. This hybrid role involves managing a diverse caseload, representing clients in Family Court, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have an active New Jersey Bar license and at least two years of family law experience.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal documents, counseling clients, and handling post-divorce matters. The position offers benefits such as dental insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Requires an active New Jersey Bar license.
• Minimum of 2 years of family law experience.
• Strong knowledge of NJ Family Court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse family law caseload including divorce and custody.
• Represent clients in NJ Family Court proceedings.
• Draft and review pleadings and motions with precision.
• Counsel clients through sensitive legal matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop legal strategies.

Skills

Family law experience

Communication skills

Client service orientation

Knowledge of NJ Family Court procedures

Education

Active New Jersey Bar license

Job description

Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Location

This is a hybrid role based out of the Pennington, NJ office (candidates for Cranford or Parsippany will also be considered). The team works in-office three days per week with two days remote — a flexible structure that supports both collaboration and work‑life balance.

Note

This role requires an active New Jersey Bar license and a minimum of 2 years of hands‑on family law experience. Candidates without both will not be considered.

Job Description

• Manage a diverse family law caseload including divorce, custody and parenting time, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and prenuptial agreements
• Represent clients in NJ Family Court proceedings, including hearings, motions, and trials
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, agreements, and correspondence with precision and care
• Counsel clients through sensitive and complex legal matters with professionalism and empathy
• Collaborate with firm attorneys and staff to develop legal strategy and deliver consistent, high‑quality representation
• Handle post‑divorce matters including enforcement, modification of support and custody orders, and related proceedings
• Assist with matters involving domestic violence, same‑sex family law issues, palimony, and other specialized family law areas as needed

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Bar license (required)
• 2+ years of family law experience
• Strong working knowledge of NJ Family Court procedures and applicable statutes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently while collaborating with a team
• Demonstrated empathy, professionalism, and client service orientation

Benefits

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