Description:

Description:
We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement their legal support plan. You should have previous trial experience, be able to manage a heavy caseload, and use your general counsel experience and interpersonal skills to mentor our lower-level associates to ensure a continued legacy of prosperity. If this sounds like an opportunity that is ideal for you, please contact us today.

Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:

Handle all legal aspects of sophisticated divorce and family law cases from beginning to end, including child custody, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, domestic violence, pre- and post-marital agreements, and post-judgment enforcement and modiﬁcations
Expertly manage case deadlines to ensure the timely resolution of legal matters
Run your own internal team “pod,” overseeing a team of legal support professionals that will assist you in being successful
Collaborate with other legal team members
Attend court appearances (virtual or in person) throughout the state of New Jersey and effectively and strongly advocate for clients' interests
Conduct advanced legal research and extensive legal writing for motions, pleadings, memoranda, discovery demands and responses, correspondences, along with preparing and analyzing Case Information Statements, business and personal financial statements of clients, etc.
Meet and interface as needed on a timely basis with clients to provide 5-star exceptional and responsive client service and empathetic support
Participation in educational opportunities, including attendance and speaking engagements at major Family Law Continuing Legal Education (CLE) events
Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests and responses
Anticipate, prepare for, and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration on behalf of clients
Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local, state, and federal levels
Supervise and mentor lower level attorneys in proper conflict resolution techniques

Qualifications:

Excellent writing skills and creative problem-solving sickening degree of attention to detail
Strong legal research skills, storytelling, negotiation courtroom advocacy skills
The ability to be an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly
Effective, frequent, and clear verbal and written communication skills
High emotional intelligence with the ability to build positive and collaborative relationships internally and externally
Ability to capture, track, and meet billable hour requirements and other KPI's
Ability to self-manage and prioritize a heavy caseload, able to proactively and ahead of schedule meet deadlines, and regularly communicate with clients to maintain expectations
No ego; don't mind having egg on your face sometimes if you learn and grow from the experience

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the New Jersey State Bar is required
Experience in handling complex legal issues and court proceedings effectively
Experience in handling clients' emotions and anxiety
Experience in strategizing on cases and executing with intentionality
Known to be a well-respected advocate with a high level of personal and professional integrity, priding yourself on high-quality work
Four-year bachelor's degree and successful completion of law school from an accredited law school
Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
Five years of experience as a senior associate in the legal industry
Prior experience representing clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills are desired, as are exceptional writing and verbal communication skills