Family Law Attorney | 100% Remote

Law Firms; New Jersey; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan

15 days PTO

13 paid holidays

Firm-wide closure between Christmas &

Job summary

A well-regarded New Jersey family law practice is seeking experienced Family Law Attorneys to join a high-volume, fully remote team. The role emphasizes autonomy, support, and earning potential via transparent bonus tiers and referral commissions.

The ideal candidate is an independent litigator, handles cases from inception to resolution with minimal supervision, and must be admitted to the NJ Bar with 4+ years of family law experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license with New Jersey State Bar.
• 4+ years of dedicated family law litigation experience.
• Ability to run case files independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong courtroom, deposition, negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently direct and manage an active family law caseload from intake to disposition.
• Draft pleadings, motions, PSAs, consent orders, and legal memoranda.
• Advocate on behalf of clients in state court hearings, settlement conferences, oral arguments, and trials.
• Lead depositions, mediations, and negotiated settlement discussions.
• Maintain clear, empathetic, and regular communication with clients while delivering strategic counsel.
• Meet an annual billing expectation of 1,725 hours.

Skills

Legal drafting

Courtroom advocacy

Client communication

Independent practice

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Location: New Jersey (100% Remote — Must be admitted to the NJ Bar)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A well-regarded New Jersey family law practice is actively seeking experienced Family Law Attorneys to join its growing, high-volume team.

Due to a steady surge in incoming matters, the firm is expanding its team to help manage an extensive family law docket. This fully remote position offers autonomy, dedicated support, and substantial earning potential through transparent, structured bonus tiers and referral commissions. The ideal candidate is an independent litigator who thrives in managing their own caseload from inception through resolution with minimal supervision.

Practice Focus

• Divorce & Dissolution of Marriage
• Child Custody & Parenting Time
• Child Abuse & Neglect proceedings
• Domestic Violence, Support, & Related Family Matters

Key Responsibilities

• Independently direct and manage an active family law caseload from initial intake through final disposition.
• Draft pleadings, motions, property settlement agreements (PSAs), consent orders, and legal memoranda.
• Advocate on behalf of clients in state court hearings, settlement conferences, oral arguments, and trials.
• Lead depositions, mediations, and negotiated settlement discussions.
• Maintain clear, empathetic, and regular communication with clients while delivering strategic counsel.
• Meet an annual billing expectation of 1,725 hours.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar (required).
• 4+ years of dedicated family law litigation and case-handling experience.
• Demonstrated ability to run case files independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong courtroom, deposition, negotiation, and written advocacy skills.
• Proven organizational ability to manage a busy caseload in a remote work environment.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $200,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. (Base salary is $150,000 – $180,000, with up to $200,000 available for senior-level candidates).

Bonus & Incentive Structure:

• Annual Production Bonus (Three Tiers):
• Tier 1: Discretionary bonus upon achieving the 1,725 billable hour target without meeting the revenue target.
• Tier 2: 5% of base salary upon achieving both 1,725 billable hours and firm revenue goals.
• Tier 3: 20% of excess revenue generated upon exceeding billable hours and revenue goals.
• Origination & Referral Commission: 17% commission on generated referrals (paid quarterly once 90% of collections are completed, calculated via hourly rate/collections).

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer matching (100% match on the first 3%, plus 50% match on the next 2%; eligible after a 6-month waiting period)
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• 13 paid federal holidays annually
• Firm-wide paid closure the week between Christmas and New Year's Day