Description:

Description:
Our law firm is seeking a family attorney who can assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. Jobseekers should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and real estate, and be able to effectively engage in oral debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations. If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, apply now.

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 + Incentive Compensation - Flexible

Responsibilities:

Represent clients in family law court proceedings, as needed
Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs, analyzing the situation, and then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action
Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
Work closely with paralegals and legal assistants to support clients through their legal process
Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current
Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when needed
Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process

Qualifications:

Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
A bachelor's degree with a legal background and a J.D. degree are required
Licensed to practice law in New Jersey
Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred
At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on family law issues as well as real estate (determining marital property) is necessary
4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position
Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high

Compensation:
$150,000 - $200,000 yearly