Family Law Attorney
Pennington, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $115000.00 - $140000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a well-established exclusively family law practice with deep roots across New Jersey a firm that has built its reputation on empathetic high-quality client representation
- Work on a genuinely varied caseload: divorce custody and parenting time equitable distribution domestic violence prenuptial agreements support matters and more no two days look the same
- Hybrid schedule with 2 days of remote work per week real flexibility built into the culture not just the handbook
- Competitive base salary with bonus potential
- Multiple office locations across NJ (Pennington Cranford Parsippany) geographic flexibility for the right candidate
- A collegial supportive environment where attorneys are valued contributors not just billable hours
- The chance to build meaningful client relationships and genuinely make a difference for people navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives
Location: This is a hybrid role based out of the Pennington NJ office (candidates for Cranford or Parsippany will also be considered). The team works in-office three days per week with two days remote a flexible structure that supports both collaboration and work-life balance.
Note: This role requires an active New Jersey Bar license and a minimum of 2 years of hands-on family law experience. Candidates without both will not be considered.
About Us
We are a confidential employer a dedicated family law firm with offices across New Jersey and a long track record of representing clients through divorce and all related family matters. Our practice is 100% family law which means our attorneys develop genuine depth and expertise in this area of practice. We are committed to providing honest empathetic and knowledgeable counsel and we work hard to build a team that reflects those same values. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage a diverse family law caseload including divorce custody and parenting time child support alimony equitable distribution and prenuptial agreements
- Represent clients in NJ Family Court proceedings including hearings motions and trials
- Draft and review pleadings motions agreements and correspondence with precision and care
- Counsel clients through sensitive and complex legal matters with professionalism and empathy
- Collaborate with firm attorneys and staff to develop legal strategy and deliver consistent high-quality representation
- Handle post-divorce matters including enforcement modification of support and custody orders and related proceedings
- Assist with matters involving domestic violence same-sex family law issues palimony and other specialized family law areas as needed
Qualifications
- Active New Jersey Bar license (required)
- 2 years of family law experience
- Strong working knowledge of NJ Family Court procedures and applicable statutes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage a full caseload independently while collaborating with a team
- Demonstrated empathy professionalism and client service orientation
Why You Will Love Working Here
This is a firm where family law is not a department it is everything we do. That focus means you will work alongside attorneys who genuinely love this area of law build real expertise without being pulled in unrelated directions and take on meaningful work that has a real impact on your clients lives. The hybrid schedule competitive compensation and collegial team culture make this a place where attorneys tend to stay and grow. If you are looking for a long-term home in family law practice this is worth a serious look.
JPC-1243
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-haves: Hiring for any of their offices: Pennington NJ / Cranford NJ / Parsippany NJ. NJ bar license 2 yrs family law experience.
Nice to haves:
Preferred Years as Associate: 3-5
Additional context: Relocation- yesno. Packages - yesno
Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
2 to 3 years family law experience: $115000 to $122000
3 to 4 years family law experience: $122000 to $130000
4 to 5 years family law experience: $130000 to $140000
Submission Email: Riva -
Quick Recruiter Reference
New Jersey family law boutique (recently merged) with offices in Cranford Pennington and Parsippany representing clients across the full spectrum of divorce and family matters custody support equitable distribution domestic violence prenups and more. The firm is hiring experienced family law associates (3 to 5 years preferred) for their Pennington office specifically though strong candidates for other offices will be considered. The role is hybrid with a 2-day WFH policy.
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Family Law Attorney - SeidenFreed LLC- JPC- 1243 - Source
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Client job title: Family Law Attorney
Location: Pennington NJ / Cranford NJ / Parsippany NJ
On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid
Experience: 3-5
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Family Law Attorney Divorce Attorney Matrimonial Attorney Family Law Associate Domestic Relations Attorney NJ Family Law Counsel Custody and Divorce Lawyer
# of hires needed: 1
Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO
Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Fam law atty 3-5 yrs various locations in NJ