Family Law Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm seeks a Family Law Associate Attorney to join its Philadelphia office. This position offers a hybrid work environment and provides opportunities to manage complex family law cases alongside experienced attorneys. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of family law experience and admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Opportunity to work with a seasoned family law team

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in family law practice.
• Demonstrated courtroom experience, including hearings and trials.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in divorce and custody matters.
• Draft pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
• Advocate in court proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Client communication

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview:
A respected law firm is seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join its Philadelphia office. This position is well-suited for attorneys who have handled a variety of domestic relations matters, including high-conflict disputes, and are comfortable working in both litigation and negotiation settings. The role offers a hybrid work environment and the chance to work on challenging family law cases alongside experienced practitioners. Recruitment is being conducted on behalf of the firm.

Location:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Duties:

Represent clients in matters involving divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child and spousal support, and custody disputes

Draft and negotiate pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements

Advocate for clients in court proceedings, including custody hearings and support conferences

Manage case files, conduct discovery, and prepare legal pleadings and motions

Provide legal advice with sensitivity to the emotional aspects of family law issues

Requirements:

2–5 years of experience in family law practice

Demonstrated courtroom experience, including hearings and trials

Familiarity with Pennsylvania family law and court procedures

New Jersey family law experience is a plus

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Strong academic performance preferred

Certifications:

Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (required)

Admission to the New Jersey Bar (preferred)

Skills:

Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Ability to manage complex and emotionally sensitive client matters

Excellent organizational and case management abilities

Strong interpersonal and client communication skills

Capable of working independently and collaboratively

Hybrid work flexibility

Opportunity to work with a seasoned family law team

Exposure to a wide range of complex and high-stakes family law matters

Competitive compensation

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

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