Description Skilled, Passionate Divorce/Matrimonial Lawyer: Opportunity to Join Growing Father's Rights Firm!
Are you a seasoned matrimonial attorney who believes that divorce doesn't have to be a battlefield?
Do you have the strategic mind of a chess grandmaster combined with the empathy of a beloved therapist?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact for fathers and their kids, we want to hear from you!
At MFR, we advocate for men and fathers navigating the choppy waters of divorce and family law.
Our mission is to ensure clients don't get railroaded by the system or their exes.
We're also passionate about keeping kids connected with both parents because happy kids make for happy families!
(esp.
post-divorce).
We are seeking mid-career to senior-level professionals determined to redefine their career success.
What We Offer:
Distinctive Compensation Plan: Autonomy and the potential for endless earnings.
Seriously, your potential is vast.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Whether you want to work remotely, hybrid, or full-time in our office, we're open to what works for you.
Sophisticated Cases: You'll be tackling complex and sophisticated legal issues that require a true thinker.
If you're ready to advocate for fathers' rights, send us your resume and a cover letter that showcases your personality.
Bonus points for including your favorite dad joke (or any joke, really)!
Together, we can make a difference because we believe although marriages end, fatherhood doesn't.
Apply Now!
*Must be licensed in New Jersey or willing to become licensed in New Jersey ASAP.
Responsibilities
To put it bluntly, we are looking for someone who is:
• Attentive & Communicative: You know that a good attorney-client relationship starts with listening and keeping clients informed
• Astute & Analytical: You see nuances where others see black and white
• Emotionally Mature: You can handle the heat of heated discussions with grace without losing your cool or professionalism, truly understanding the human side of law
• Persuasive Writer & Speaker: Your writing and speaking skills could convince a cat to take a bath
• Lighthearted Yet Driven: You know how not to take yourself too seriously without losing sight of the ultimate mission and obtaining positive results for the clients
• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
• Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed
• Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
Qualifications
• Must be licensed to practice in New Jersey
• Experience matters more than years - bring us your best stories and successes
• A desire to continually learn and improve - because we're all about growth, personally, professionally, and financially
• Strong knowledge base of representing plaintiffs and defendants
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
• 4-year degree with a legal background and J.D.
degree are necessary for this position