Family Law Attorney – Join a Growing, Client-Focused Firm in Morris County, NJ
About the Firm: Jacobs Berger is a dynamic and rapidly expanding law firm in Morris County, NJ. Founded and led by entrepreneurial attorneys dedicated to de-stressing the divorce process, we help families turn divorce-related chaos into empowered choices and positive change. While growth is a priority, the firm is committed to expanding with the right people—those who align with its values and collaborative culture.
About the role: We are seeking an experienced attorney with a passion for family law. This role is ideal for someone well-versed in handling all aspects of matrimonial and related matters who is ready to hit the ground running. The right candidate will provide exceptional representation, prioritize client goals, and demonstrate a deep commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Compassion, strong relationship-building skills, and courtroom expertise are key to success in this position.
If you excel in a collaborative setting and are eager to make a meaningful impact, you’ll feel right at home here. Every team member is essential in driving the firm’s mission and delivering exceptional results for clients.
If the following characteristics describe you, then YOU may be who this firm is looking for:
- Strategically contributes to the development and implementation of case strategy, with a deep knowledge of the rules of procedure to back up that strategy.
- Handles matters of moderate complexity.
- Confident, competent, and knows the way around a courtroom.
- Has a genuine desire to help clients build a new life through their case.
- Skills and experience are important, but personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are equally valued.
- Able to wear many hats to support the firm’s growth—no task is too small, and no job is “beneath you.”
- Punctual and highly organized.
- Exclusively practice family law (divorce, prenups, parenting time, mediation, etc.).
- Demonstrate experience in taking ownership of a client’s case—discovery, pleadings, motions, collaboration, mediation, pretrial hearings, motion hearings, and trials.
- Conduct client meetings and recommends strategies.
- Delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants and monitors their work.
- Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and unlimited PTO. CLE, bar dues, and some approved voluntary bar memberships paid for.
- Hybrid remote work schedule.
- A positive, appreciative team environment.
- Salary range: $100,000 - 150,000. Salary commensurate with experience.
- NJ Bar Admission.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in family law
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex legal issues, precedents, and statutes.
- Proficiency in negotiating settlements and agreements.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
- Experience managing cases from inception to resolution, including organizing and maintaining case files.
Join a rapidly expanding firm that remains committed to teamwork and support—apply today and be part of something great!
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.
