What are the responsibilities and job description for the Divorce & Family Law Litigation Attorney position at Wizehire?
Base salary of $135,000–$150,000, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus, benefits (including health insurance and 401(k)), and meaningful opportunity for long-term professional growth.
The Abeel Firm PLLC is hiring a litigation-focused divorce and family law attorney to handle contested family law matters from intake through resolution. We are looking for a confident, disciplined attorney who can manage cases proactively, perform strongly in court, and help clients navigate difficult transitions with calm judgment and professionalism.
This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility inside a firm with strong systems, clear standards, and a long-term vision. We are not a drama-driven or scorched-earth practice. We believe the best advocacy comes from preparation, credibility, strategic thinking, and steady execution.
You will be part of a growing firm that values high standards, accountability, professionalism, and real client impact. The right attorney will be trusted to move cases forward, think ahead, and execute at a high level within a clear and supportive structure.
Compensation
$135,000 - $150,000 base salary DOE performance-based bonus
Responsibilities
The Abeel Firm PLLC is building a high-performance divorce and family law firm designed to help people through one of the hardest transitions of their lives with clarity, professionalism, and steady judgment.
Our mission is to reduce chaos and suffering and replace it with stability, fairness, and forward momentum. We believe strong outcomes come from credibility, disciplined strategy, calm professionalism, and a shared playbook executed with excellence.
We are building a firm with strong systems, measurable accountability, and a genuine commitment to helping clients and families move toward better futures. This is a place for attorneys who want to do excellent work, grow over time, and be part of a stable, respected institution.
The Abeel Firm PLLC is hiring a litigation-focused divorce and family law attorney to handle contested family law matters from intake through resolution. We are looking for a confident, disciplined attorney who can manage cases proactively, perform strongly in court, and help clients navigate difficult transitions with calm judgment and professionalism.
This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility inside a firm with strong systems, clear standards, and a long-term vision. We are not a drama-driven or scorched-earth practice. We believe the best advocacy comes from preparation, credibility, strategic thinking, and steady execution.
You will be part of a growing firm that values high standards, accountability, professionalism, and real client impact. The right attorney will be trusted to move cases forward, think ahead, and execute at a high level within a clear and supportive structure.
Compensation
$135,000 - $150,000 base salary DOE performance-based bonus
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage contested family law cases from initial consultation through resolution, ensuring each client feels supported and informed.
- Develop and execute strategic litigation plans that align with our firm's commitment to professionalism and client impact.
- Represent clients in court with confidence and clarity, advocating for their best interests with preparation and credibility.
- Collaborate with colleagues to refine case strategies, share insights, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, providing updates and guidance to help them navigate complex legal processes.
- Draft, review, and finalize legal documents with precision, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
- Participate in firm meetings and contribute to the development of best practices that enhance our service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Active New York State law license.
- 4–8 years of divorce and family law litigation experience preferred; 3–4 years minimum required.
- Experience handling contested family law matters from intake through resolution.
- Strong courtroom presence, including motion practice, hearings, depositions, and negotiations.
- Excellent legal writing, drafting, research, and strategic judgment.
- Organized, deadline-driven, and capable of managing a full caseload with urgency and professionalism.
- Emotionally mature and calm under pressure, with the judgment to avoid unnecessary escalation and the confidence to advocate strongly when needed.
The Abeel Firm PLLC is building a high-performance divorce and family law firm designed to help people through one of the hardest transitions of their lives with clarity, professionalism, and steady judgment.
Our mission is to reduce chaos and suffering and replace it with stability, fairness, and forward momentum. We believe strong outcomes come from credibility, disciplined strategy, calm professionalism, and a shared playbook executed with excellence.
We are building a firm with strong systems, measurable accountability, and a genuine commitment to helping clients and families move toward better futures. This is a place for attorneys who want to do excellent work, grow over time, and be part of a stable, respected institution.
Salary : $135,000 - $150,000