Experienced Divorce / Family Law Attorney

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a collaborative boutique practice where your work has a direct, meaningful impact on clients navigating important family matters.
• Take ownership of divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, and related family law cases while continuing to build your litigation skills.
• Earn performance-based bonuses in addition to competitive base compensation.
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance, plus 401(k) matching.
• Grow your career through CLEs, professional development, local Bar involvement, conferences, and opportunities to strengthen your professional reputation.
• Enjoy flexibility for the right candidate, including potential hybrid arrangements and possible relocation assistance.
• Multi-state practitioners are welcome to explore opportunities to maintain an additional-state practice while joining our team.

Location: Wayne, PA. We prefer candidates who are local or able to relocate, with hybrid flexibility available for the right candidate. Because this is primarily a litigation practice, attorneys handling court appearances and active litigation will need regular local availability. Fully remote arrangements may be considered for candidates focused primarily on high-level research, writing, file preparation, equitable distribution, or transactional work. Relocation assistance may be available.

Note: Candidates must be active members in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar and have at least 2+ years of attorney experience specifically handling divorce and family law matters.

About Us

We are a boutique family law practice committed to providing clients with clarity, thoughtful guidance, and strong advocacy during challenging legal matters. Our team values professionalism, compassion, responsiveness, and collaboration, and we are looking for an experienced attorney who wants to grow with us and make a meaningful contribution. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage an active caseload involving divorce, equitable distribution, custody, support, adoption, and related family law matters.
• Counsel clients with professionalism, empathy, and clear strategic guidance throughout their cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Research Pennsylvania family law, local rules, and relevant case law.
• Represent clients at conferences, hearings, negotiations, and trials.
• Manage discovery timelines, prepare responses, and keep matters moving efficiently toward resolution.
• Communicate promptly with clients and provide consistent updates regarding case strategy and developments.
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines, and billable-hour expectations.
• Participate in CLEs, Bar Association activities, professional conferences, and other opportunities to strengthen your practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of divorce and family law attorney experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings, handling discovery, and representing clients in family law proceedings.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines independently.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical judgment.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and standard legal technology.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-oriented environment where attorneys and staff genuinely work together.
• Meaningful client-facing work with the opportunity to take ownership of cases.
• Performance-based bonus potential and strong benefits.
• Training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
• Flexibility for experienced candidates whose skills align with the needs of the practice.
• Opportunity to deepen your litigation experience while developing your professional presence in the family law community.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: PA Bar license, 2+ yrs of divorce/family law exp

• Required Years as Associate: 2+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 2 years directly relevant experience: $85,000 to $90,000

• 3 to 4 years directly relevant experience: $91,000 to $98,000

• 5+ years directly relevant experience: $99,000 to $105,000

Submission Email / Name: Jennifer - [email protected]; [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique Wayne, PA family law firm seeking a PA-barred attorney with 2+ years of divorce/family law experience to handle litigation, client counseling, discovery, pleadings, hearings, and trials. Local is preferred, but relocation and hybrid flexibility are available for the right candidate. Multi-state practice and more remote research, writing, equitable distribution, or transactional arrangements may also be considered.

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• Client job title: Experienced Divorce / Family Law Attorney

• Location: Wayne, PA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 2+

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Family Law Attorney, Divorce Attorney, Matrimonial Attorney, Family Law Associate, Family Law Litigation Associate, Domestic Relations Attorney, Divorce Litigation Attorney

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