Senior Associate

Hoffman Family Law; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Family Law is looking for a Senior Associate to manage diverse family law matters including divorce and custody in a full-time hybrid role. The position requires strong litigation skills, exceptional legal research abilities, and a New Jersey Bar license.

Ideal candidates will have several years of experience in family law, excellent client relationship skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. This role offers the flexibility to work from home for certain tasks and is located in Gloucester County, NJ.

Qualifications

• Several years of substantive family law experience handling divorce, custody, and support matters.
• Experience with mediation or alternative dispute resolution.
• Trial experience and prior work in a family-law-focused firm are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse caseload of family law matters including divorce, custody, and child support.
• Conduct client consultations and provide ongoing legal advice.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution.

Skills

Strong litigation skills

Exceptional legal research and writing abilities

Excellent client relationship skills

Well-developed organizational and time-management skills

Comfort with legal technology and case management software

Education

Licensed attorney in good standing with the New Jersey Bar

Tools

Legal technology

Case management software

Job description

Company Description

Hoffman Family Law is a dedicated family law practice serving clients in Gloucester County, NJ and the surrounding region. The firm focuses on providing personalized, compassionate, and effective representation in matters such as divorce, custody, support, and related family law issues. Hoffman Family Law values integrity, clear communication, and practical solutions tailored to each client’s circumstances. Team members collaborate closely to deliver high-quality legal services while maintaining a respectful and supportive work environment.

Role Description

The Senior Associate will handle a diverse caseload of family law matters, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, and domestic violence proceedings. Responsibilities include managing cases from intake through resolution, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements, and appearing in court for conferences, motion hearings, and trials as needed. The Senior Associate will conduct client consultations, provide ongoing legal advice, and develop case strategies aligned with clients’ goals. This full-time hybrid role is based in Gloucester County, NJ, with a combination of in-office work and the flexibility to work from home for certain responsibilities such as drafting, research, and virtual meetings. The position also involves mentoring junior team members, coordinating with support staff, and contributing to firm development through networking and professional activities.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the New Jersey Bar; several years of substantive family law experience handling divorce, custody, and support matters.
• Strong litigation skills, including courtroom advocacy, motion practice, negotiation, and experience with mediation or alternative dispute resolution.
• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities, with proficiency in drafting clear, persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Excellent client relationship skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly, manage expectations, and work with clients facing emotional and sensitive situations.
• Well-developed organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple matters, meet deadlines, and handle a robust caseload independently.
• Comfort with legal technology, case management software, virtual hearings, and remote collaboration tools.
• Commitment to ethical practice, professionalism, and maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of representation.
• Trial experience and prior work in a family-law-focused firm are strongly preferred; mentoring or supervisory experience is a plus.