Attorney/Lawyer

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of family law matters involving divorce, custody disputes, support issues, alimony, and property division from intake through resolution.
• Prepare, examine, and refine legal agreements and case documents, including marital settlement terms, parenting arrangements, and premarital or postmarital contracts.
• Advocate for clients during contested proceedings such as hearings, motion practice, depositions, mediation sessions, and trial appearances.
• Perform thorough legal analysis and develop well-supported pleadings, motions, briefs, and related filings for family law cases.
• Counsel clients with clarity and professionalism, offering practical legal recommendations tailored to their circumstances and goals.
• Maintain organized case records, manage filing deadlines, and track litigation milestones using legal practice management tools.
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff, while coordinating with outside experts when a matter requires financial or other specialized input.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania and current good standing with the state bar.
• At least 3 years of hands-on family law experience, including substantial exposure to divorce-related matters.
• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other legal documents used in family law litigation.
• Strong knowledge of courtroom procedures, case strategy, and day-to-day management of family law files.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively and advocate persuasively.
• High level of professionalism, emotional awareness, and client-focused judgment in sensitive legal situations.
• Ability to work onsite in a permanent, team-oriented boutique firm environment.