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Robert Half
Attorney/Lawyer
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What they do
A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.
$131,632 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Family Law Attorney to join a boutique legal practice in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This permanent, onsite position is suited for a lawyer who brings sound judgment, strong courtroom ability, and a thoughtful approach to guiding clients through sensitive domestic matters. The role offers the chance to handle meaningful family law cases while working closely with a collaborative team committed to high-quality legal service.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee a portfolio of family law matters involving divorce, custody disputes, support issues, alimony, and property division from intake through resolution.
- Prepare, examine, and refine legal agreements and case documents, including marital settlement terms, parenting arrangements, and premarital or postmarital contracts.
- Advocate for clients during contested proceedings such as hearings, motion practice, depositions, mediation sessions, and trial appearances.
- Perform thorough legal analysis and develop well-supported pleadings, motions, briefs, and related filings for family law cases.
- Counsel clients with clarity and professionalism, offering practical legal recommendations tailored to their circumstances and goals.
- Monitor changes in Pennsylvania family law, procedural requirements, and local court rules to support compliant and effective representation.
- Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff, while coordinating with outside experts when a matter requires financial or other specialized input.
- Maintain organized case records, manage filing deadlines, and track litigation milestones using legal practice management tools.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania and current good standing with the state bar.
- At least 3 years of hands-on family law experience, including substantial exposure to divorce-related matters.
- Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other legal documents used in family law litigation.
- Strong knowledge of courtroom procedures, case strategy, and day-to-day management of family law files.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively and advocate persuasively.
- High level of professionalism, emotional awareness, and client-focused judgment in sensitive legal situations.
- Ability to work onsite in a permanent, team-oriented boutique firm environment.