Senior Family Law Attorney/ Of Counsel

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Family Law Attorney to join a legal team serving clients in Brielle, New Jersey. This role centers on guiding individuals and families through sensitive legal matters with sound judgment, clear communication, and strong courtroom advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients in family law matters involving divorce, custody, parenting time, support, adoption, and domestic violence proceedings.
• Prepare, revise, and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement terms, case information statements, and other court-related materials with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Oversee cases from intake through resolution, including strategy development, client counseling, discovery, motion practice, negotiation, and trial preparation.
• Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as Westlaw to support arguments, evaluate case issues, and remain current on New Jersey family law developments.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation or other dispute resolution efforts to reach practical outcomes aligned with client objectives.
• Maintain organized case files, track billable time consistently, and ensure all filings, deadlines, and court procedures are handled in a timely manner.
• Communicate regularly with clients to explain legal options, provide status updates, and respond promptly to questions and concerns.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and an active New Jersey law license in good standing.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience practicing family law in New Jersey.
• Strong knowledge of New Jersey family law procedure, court practice, and substantive legal standards.
• Demonstrated ability to draft persuasive motions, pleadings, agreements, and related legal documents.
• Experience managing multiple active matters efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Effective negotiation and advocacy skills, with the ability to pursue favorable resolutions in and out of court.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly to clients.
• High level of responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to detail in client service and case management.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.