Family Law Attorney

Collabera; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid parking

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a family law attorney for a Manhattan-based firm. The role involves representing clients in divorce, custody, alimony, and related matters, with duties spanning consultations, research, draftings, and court appearances.

Requirements include a J.D., active NY or NJ bar admission, and 1–3 years of family law experience in NY/NJ. Benefits cover health, retirement, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and parking/public transit support.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York or New Jersey Bar, in good standing.
• Approximately 1–3 years of family law experience, including litigation.
• Experience handling family law matters in New York or New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in family law matters such as divorce, custody, alimony, and related issues.
• Conduct consultations, assess legal issues, and develop case strategies tailored to each client.
• Research applicable statutes, case law, and court rules to support arguments.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlements, and custody agreements.
• Represent clients at hearings, conferences, trials, mediations, and other court proceedings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client communication

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

We are hiring a family law Attorney for one of the well-established and fast-growing law firms based in Manhattan, NY. If you are exploring new options or looking for new opportunities, this is where your search ends.

Day to Day

• Client Representation: Advise and represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and domestic violence proceedings.
• Client Consultations: Conduct consultations, assess legal issues, gather relevant information, and develop case strategies tailored to each client's needs.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Research applicable statutes, case law, and court rules to develop effective legal arguments and provide informed legal advice.
• Document Drafting: Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, custody arrangements, and other legal documents.
• Court Appearances: Represent clients at hearings, conferences, trials, mediations, and other court-related proceedings.

Must Have

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York or New Jersey Bar, in good standing.
• Approximately 1-3 years of family law experience, including litigation experience.
• Experience handling family law matters in New York or New Jersey.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)