Position: Family Law Attorney (Junior & Associate Level)
Location: Mountainside, NJ (On-site / Hybrid options)
Practice Area: Family Law / Matrimonial Litigation
Salary: $100k to 180k
Why This Role is Different:
Our firm combines big-firm resources and reputation with a lifestyle-driven, compassionate small-firm culture. You will work alongside New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Matrimonial Attorneys and Super Lawyers, receiving direct mentorship while managing a sophisticated caseload.
Top Perks & Highlights
- Uncommonly Low Billables: A highly realistic target of just 1,550 hours per year.
- True Autonomy: Unlimited, untracked PTO. As long as you hit your billable target, your time is your own.
- Uncapped Earning Power: Generous base salary + monthly commissions on any cases you originate + annual performance bonuses.
- Streamlined Hiring: A simple, respectful 2-interview process—no endless rounds or case studies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage family law files from inception through resolution (divorce, custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, and prenuptial agreements).
- Draft pleadings, motions, certifications, and legal memoranda.
- Represent clients in court appearances, settlement conferences, oral arguments, and mediation.
- Provide empathetic, clear, and strategic counsel to clients navigating sensitive life transitions.
Candidate Qualifications
- Experience: 1+ years of family law experience (a family law/matrimonial judicial clerkship is highly valued, but we are open to more experienced attorneys looking for a better lifestyle).
- Licensure: Admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey (required).
- Skills: Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom presence, paired with high emotional intelligence and client-facing skills.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 – $180,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Additional Financial Incentives:
- Monthly Commissions: Earn a direct percentage on any cases you bring into the firm.
- Annual Performance Bonus: 2% – 5% based on merit and performance.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- medical insurance (Coverage structure is flexible and negotiable)
- dental insurance (Coverage structure is flexible and negotiable)
- vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan (Eligible at 6 months; firm matches 100% up to the first 4%, and 50% for the rest)
- Unlimited and untracked paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays annually