Matrimonial/Family Attorney Job Description A medium sized law firm with multiple offices serving the Tri-State area is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney admitted in NJ for its Union City, NJ office. Must have at least two years' experience and be able to zealously represent clients in divorce, custody, child support, and other family matters brought in Supreme Court, Family Court and any concurrent matters. Candidate must possess the following skills: Must be able to prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs as needed. Must be able to appear in various courts throughout the Tri-State area. Must be able to direct cases through litigation cycle, review new files for coverage, and develop a cost effective litigation strategy. Must be able to think strategically, handle large volume of cases and be able to attend Court as necessary. Must be a team player, reliable, and demonstrate ability to work directly with clients. Must be able to organize and track case status and assisting in the management of attorney court appearances, calendars and client matters. Must have good writing and communication skills, ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule, ability to multi-task, in depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles, and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience required. Knowledge of Supreme Court and Family Court procedure is necessary. Experience may also include having worked in a family/divorce clinic in law school or internship/clerkship with Judges in the field. Spanish a plus and a desire to genuinely assist clients is necessary. Please send a resume with cover letter to careersatcabanillaslaw.com

Attn:

Lorraine Lopez - Human Resources Manager.

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

practice: 2 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

NJ Bar (Required)

Work Location:

In person