Description
Family Law Attorney
Position: Family Law Attorney
Location: Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania (Monroe County)
Firm: Merwine, Hanyon & Kaspszyk, PLLC (MHK Attorneys)
About Us
We are a well-established Monroe County firm with a strong litigation and transactional practice, including a growing family law docket. Our office in Brodheadsville serves clients throughout the Poconos and surrounding counties. We are looking for a capable, courtroom-comfortable family law attorney who wants to build a serious practice in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in Pennsylvania family law matters, including:
- Divorce (economic claims, APL/alimony, equitable distribution)
- Custody and visitation
- Child and spousal support
- PFAs and related hearings]
- Handle all aspects of case management:
- Client intake and counseling
- Drafting pleadings, motions, petitions, discovery, and agreements
- Negotiating settlements and participating in conferences
- First-chair appearances at conciliations and hearings
- Work collaboratively with other attorneys and staff in the firm on overlapping issues (real estate, business, estate planning, etc.) that intersect with family law.
Minimum Qualifications
- Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar, in good standing.
- 3+ years of experience in Pennsylvania family law (or a strong mix of litigation with meaningful family law exposure).
- Prior practice in Monroe, Lehigh, Northampton, Luzerne, Lackawanna or other NEPA counties strongly preferred.
- Must reside within 40 minutes of MHK Attorneys Brodheadsville office.
- Demonstrated experience:
- Drafting family law pleadings and motions
- Handling support and custody matters from intake through resolution
- Appearing in court and at conferences
Skills & Attributes
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload and deadlines with minimal hand-holding.
- Professional, steady demeanor with clients in emotionally charged matters.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Potential performance-based bonuses.
- Benefits package (to be tailored by you—e.g., PTO, bar dues, CLEs, health, retirement, etc. if applicable).
How to Apply (Please Read Carefully)
Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.
Please email the following to: applynow@mhkattorneys.com
Use the subject line: “Family Law Attorney – [Your Last Name] ”
- One PDF attachment that includes:
- Your résumé;
- A brief cover letter (max 1 page) describing your Pennsylvania family law experience and your interest in practicing in Monroe County;
- A 3–5 page writing sample (redacted is fine) from a motion, brief, or substantive letter that you drafted.
- In the body of your email, answer briefly:
- How many years of Pennsylvania family law practice do you have?
- In which counties do you regularly appear in family court?
- Approximately how many custody/support/divorce hearings or conferences have you handled in the last 2 years?
Only candidates who satisfy the minimum qualifications and follow the application instructions will be contacted for an initial phone or Zoom screen.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar, in good standing.
- 3+ years of experience in Pennsylvania family law (or a strong mix of litigation with meaningful family law exposure).
- Prior practice in Monroe, Lehigh, Northampton, Luzerne, Lackawanna or other NEPA counties strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience:
- Drafting family law pleadings and motions
- Handling support and custody matters from intake through resolution
- Appearing in court and at conferences
Skills & Attributes
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload and deadlines with minimal hand-holding.
- Professional, steady demeanor with clients in emotionally charged matters.
- Willingness to be physically present in the Brodheadsville office on a regular basis (some flexibility/remote work possible after an initial period).
