About this opportunity
Orion Placement lists this Senior Family Law Attorney – Leadership & Future Ownership Opportunity opportunity in chester township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay:
$140,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Step into a respected, established family law practice with a consistent flow of quality matters and no portable book required
Take a meaningful leadership role in the future of a successful boutique firm
Handle sophisticated divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, and complex financial matters
Work alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals who provide strong day-to-day support
Earn performance-based bonus opportunities plus comprehensive benefits, 401(k) employer match, generous PTO, and paid holidays
Build toward a potential future buy-in, ownership, or succession opportunity for the right attorney
Have the opportunity to shape client relationships, firm growth, and the next generation of the practice
Location:
Chester Township, New Jersey. This position is primarily on-site to support collaboration, leadership, and client service. Some hybrid flexibility may be 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 with substantial, recent New Jersey family law experience. We are seeking an accomplished attorney who can independently manage complex matters and who has a genuine interest in leadership, practice development, and potentially becoming part of the firm’s long-term ownership and succession plans.
About Us
Confidential Employer. We are an established boutique family law practice serving clients in sophisticated and highly personal matrimonial and family matters. Our team is known for experienced counsel, thoughtful advocacy, strong client relationships, and a collaborative environment where attorneys have the support and autonomy to do exceptional work.
Job Description
Independently manage sophisticated New Jersey family law matters from intake through resolution
Represent clients in divorce, custody, parenting time, support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and related proceedings
Handle complex financial and high-asset matrimonial matters, negotiations, motion practice, discovery, hearings, and trials
Develop case strategies and provide clients with practical, confident, and thoughtful counsel
Lead court appearances, settlement conferences, mediations, and contested proceedings
Mentor and collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support professionals
Develop and strengthen client, professional, and referral relationships
Contribute to strategic decisions involving practice growth, client service, and firm operations
Help shape the long-term direction of an established family law practice
Explore a potential future ownership or succession path based on mutual fit and long-term goals
Qualifications
Active New Jersey Bar membership in good standing
8+ years of substantial, recent New Jersey family law experience.
Deep knowledge of New Jersey matrimonial and family law procedures
Proven ability to independently manage an active and sophisticated caseload
Strong New Jersey Family Court and litigation experience
Trial experience strongly preferred
Excellent legal writing, negotiation, advocacy, judgment, and client-communication skills
Demonstrated leadership and sound business judgment
Interest in developing client and referral relationships
Genuine interest in a long-term leadership and potential ownership opportunity
Portable book of business is valuable but not required
Why You Will Love Working Here
This is an opportunity to join an established practice with quality work, strong infrastructure, experienced support, and a clear need for future leadership. You can continue practicing sophisticated family law while becoming increasingly involved in the direction and growth of the firm. For the right attorney, this role can develop into much more than another senior attorney position, with the potential to build toward leadership, succession, and future ownership.
JPC-2140
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.