About this opportunity
Orion Placement lists this Family Law Attorney opportunity in chester township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay:
$105,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Step into an established caseload of quality New Jersey family law matters with no portable book of business required
Handle sophisticated divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, and complex financial matters
Work with experienced paralegal and administrative support so you can focus on strategy, advocacy, and clients
Join a collaborative, professional environment where strong legal work and client service are genuinely valued
Earn performance-based bonus opportunities plus comprehensive benefits, 401(k) employer match, generous PTO, and paid holidays
Build a long-term career with meaningful advancement potential, including leadership and potential future ownership opportunities for the right senior attorney
Location:
Chester Township, New Jersey. This role is primarily on-site, offering the benefits of close collaboration with an experienced legal team. Some hybrid flexibility may become available once established, depending on experience, performance, court obligations, and client needs.
Note:
Candidates must be active members in good standing of the New Jersey Bar and have 3+ years of recent, substantive New Jersey family law experience. You should be comfortable independently managing an active caseload and appearing in New Jersey Family Court.
About Us
Confidential Employer. We are an established boutique family law practice committed to sophisticated legal work, compassionate client service, and practical, results-oriented representation. Our team combines experienced attorneys, strong support professionals, and efficient systems to help our lawyers do their best work while building meaningful long-term careers.
Job Description
Independently manage New Jersey family law matters from intake through resolution
Represent clients in divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and related proceedings
Handle court appearances, conferences, motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, mediations, hearings, and case preparation
Develop thoughtful case strategies and provide clients with clear, practical legal guidance
Draft and review pleadings, certifications, agreements, settlement proposals, correspondence, and other legal documents
Partner closely with paralegals and support staff to keep matters organized, responsive, and moving forward
Maintain strong client communication while managing deadlines and a busy caseload
Contribute to a professional, collaborative, and client-focused team culture
Qualifications
Active New Jersey Bar membership in good standing
3+ years of recent New Jersey family law experience
Experience independently managing divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, and related matrimonial matters
Experience appearing in New Jersey Family Court
Strong legal writing, negotiation, advocacy, case-management, and client-communication skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines and an active caseload with sound judgment
Professional, responsive, and collaborative working style
Trial experience strongly preferred, particularly for more senior candidates
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to practice family law at a high level without having to build a caseload from scratch. Our attorneys benefit from quality matters, experienced support, collaborative strategy, modern systems, and meaningful autonomy. For attorneys looking beyond their next job, there is also genuine potential to grow into greater leadership and, for the right senior candidate, explore a future ownership opportunity.
JPC-2139
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.