Family Law Attorney

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

Benefits:

• 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

This firm is absolutely hugewith offices in virtually every legal marketplace in the United States. Why have more people not heard of them? Likely because this firm's work is strongly linked to the insurance industry. Although they have of late attempted to reach out to other industries, insurance companies, who send their litigation and corporate work this firm's way, still make up the lion's share of this firm's business. Although this provides a lot of stability and security, insurance companies usually negotiate for lower hourly rates, which means associate salaries aren't generally at market. The trade-off? Many associates have taken their own cases to trial.