Family Law Attorney – Litigation (2–6 Years)

You're Not Unhappy. But You're Not Thriving Either.

Family Law Attorney | 2–6 Years | Connecticut | Hybrid

Maybe you like family law. Maybe you're getting good at it. But somewhere along the way, the work started feeling more like a grind than a practice. You're busy. Nobody's mistreating you. And yet.

You spend time on things that aren't lawyering. You cover your own consultations. You wonder what your trajectory actually looks like. You go on vacation and work doesn't really stop.

That's not a you problem. That's a where-you-are problem.

What's Different Here

At Freed Marcroft, attorneys practice law. That's not a platitude — it's structural. Clients are delivered to you. Practicing attorneys don't do consultations. When you're out, the team covers you. Your paralegals are running interference so you can focus on strategy, clients, and the work that actually requires you.

We're serious lawyers who also genuinely like each other. That combination turns out to be rarer than it should be.

What We're Looking For

Someone with real family law experience . . . courtroom time, contested matters, actual responsibility. Two strong years counts. Five counts more. Connecticut bar admission in good standing required.

We're not looking for someone who needs to be taught what family law is. We're looking for someone who's ready to do it better, inside a firm built to support that.

What You'll Do

• Serve as primary attorney on contested and negotiated divorce, custody, and other family law matters
• Exercise independent judgment with experienced colleagues available
• Draft and argue motions, appear in court, counsel clients directly
• Practice without administrative friction eating your best hours

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation bonus potential
• 1,400 annual billable hours
• No rainmaking requirement (origination credited when it happens)
• Hybrid — work from home, in office, or both
• Health insurance, 401(k) match, disability coverage, paid leave
• A deep bench: colleagues with decades of experience who are genuinely available

Freed Marcroft by the Numbers

Inc. 5000 | Law Firm 500 | Super Lawyers® | Best Lawyers in America® | Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® | Hartford Business Journal Best Family Businesses | Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Law Attorneys in the United States | Connecticut Law Tribune New Leaders in the Law | Repeatedly voted Best Law Firm or Best Family Law Firm in Hartford

One More Thing

If you're worried about your current firm finding out you're exploring, please don't be. We keep this confidential until everyone's ready. Reach out, have a conversation, ask your questions. No pressure, no leaks.

To apply: Resume and a short note . . . not about where you've been, but about what you want your practice to actually look like.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Family law: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Connecticut law license in good standing (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hartford, CT 06103

Salary : $110,000 - $160,000