Associate Attorney – Family Law Civil Litigation
Newark, DE - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $100000.00 - $140000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Take ownership of meaningful family law and civil litigation matters with genuine autonomy.
- Work fully remotely while maintaining an active courtroom practice throughout New Jersey.
- Build valuable trial motion practice client counseling and appellate experience.
- Receive real mentorship and professional development from an experienced litigation team.
- Work on sophisticated matters including opportunities to participate in impact litigation.
- Enjoy a collegial environment where attorneys are trusted to manage their own cases and supported when they need it.
Location
Fully remote from anywhere in New Jersey with flexibility to reside outside New Jersey as long as you can easily travel to courts throughout the state when needed.
Note:
Must have an active New Jersey Bar admission in good standing and at least 1 year of directly relevant family law or civil litigation experience.
About Us
We are a statewide New Jersey litigation practice focused on providing sophisticated client-focused representation across family law divorce civil litigation and other complex legal matters. Our team values strong advocacy professional independence collaboration and meaningful client service. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage your own family law divorce and civil litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
- Handle matters involving equitable distribution custody support and post-judgment enforcement.
- Draft persuasive motions certifications settlement agreements pleadings and other legal documents.
- Appear regularly in New Jersey trial and appellate courts and advocate for clients in substantive proceedings.
- Counsel clients directly regarding legal strategy case posture negotiations and litigation risks.
- Develop case strategy and manage an active docket with significant independence.
- Collaborate with colleagues while maintaining ownership of assigned matters.
- Participate in sophisticated and potentially impactful litigation matters.
- Continue developing your litigation skills through meaningful courtroom exposure mentorship and professional development.
Qualifications
- Active New Jersey Bar admission in good standing.
- 1 year of family law or civil litigation experience.
- Strong legal research writing analytical and oral advocacy skills.
- Experience handling matters with meaningful responsibility and client interaction.
- Ability to independently manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication organization responsiveness and professional judgment.
- Family law experience is strongly welcomed but skilled civil litigators are encouraged to apply.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Fully remote work with the flexibility and autonomy to manage your practice.
- Meaningful courtroom and litigation experience rather than a purely research or document-focused role.
- Direct client relationships and ownership of substantive matters.
- Genuine mentorship and opportunities for continued professional growth.
- A collaborative collegial team that values trust and independence.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through sophisticated litigation and advocacy.
JPC-1942
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: May reside anywhere in NJ - remote. NJ bar license 1 yr family law or civil litigation exp
- Required Years as Associate: 1
- Additional context: Relocation- Not required; candidates may reside anywhere in NJ or outside NJ if they can easily drive to NJ courts. Packages - NO
- Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): $100K-$110K (1-2 yrs);
- $110K-$125K (3-4 yrs);
- $125K-$140K (5 yrs)
Quick Recruiter Reference
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Associate Attorney Family Law / Civil Litigation - The Law Office of Rajeh A. Saadeh L.L.C. - JPC- 1942 - source
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- Client job title: Associate Attorney Remote Divorce / Family Law / Civil Litigation
- Location: New Jersey
- On-site hybrid remote: Remote
- Experience: 1
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