Associate Attorney - Family Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Family Law Department in Hackensack, NJ. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, from client intake to resolution, including court appearances and trials.

Duties

• Draft persuasive motions, legal memoranda, and correspondence in family law matters.
• Conduct case law research and prepare court filings.
• Support litigation strategy and handle motion hearings and case conferences.
• Appear in court independently or with senior attorney guidance.
• Manage a caseload with oversight from senior attorneys.

Requirements

• Familiarity with New Jersey family court procedures and rules.
• Proactive, organized, and confident in managing cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively and exercise sound judgment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar.

Skills

• Exceptional legal writing and research skills.
• Ability to draft persuasive legal documents.
• Comfortable with courtroom appearances.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (VSP), Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

Established in the last quarter of the twentieth century, this prestigious law firm has offices in the states of New Jersey and New York and is comprised of a sizable team of highly skilled attorneys. Some of the firm's key areas of practice are appellate law, construction law, environmental litigation, insurance law, real estate transactions, and zoning & land use law. Community service efforts are encouraged at the firm.