| Location | New York, NY |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $180,000–$220,000 Per Year |
| Additional Compensation | Commission, Bonus |
A busy litigation law firm is seeking an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive experience handling divorce cases in New York City, Nassau, and/or Suffolk Counties. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with our matrimonial team to develop and implement effective legal strategies, delivering high-level professional representation for clients facing complex divorce and child custody matters.
We are looking for a candidate with strong litigation and courtroom experience, including handling cases from the preliminary conference stage through hearing or trial, as well as conducting examinations before trial (EBTs). A demonstrated passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the practice of matrimonial law is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently prepare and appear in court to persuasively advocate for clients at pre-trial conferences, preliminary conferences, status conferences, hearings, trials, and compliance conferences
Conduct legal research and draft legal briefs, pendente lite applications, and memoranda related to trial and pre-trial issues
Competently manage all aspects of pre-trial discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery demands, taking and defending depositions
Actively contribute to trial preparation, including:
Preparing exhibits for court and opposing counsel
Interviewing witnesses
Preparing clients for direct and cross-examinations
Drafting statements of proposed disposition and pretrial memoranda
Requirements:
Prior courtroom experience handling divorce matters is required
Strong writing, communication, and advocacy skills
Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating with a supportive team
Position available immediately. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
We offer retirement benefits, paid time off, and additional employee benefits.
About Us:
We are a boutique, multi-disciplinary litigation firm based in Midtown Manhattan, with a focus on criminal, immigration, and matrimonial/family law. Our partners bring decades of courtroom experience and are recognized educators in their respective fields. We pride ourselves on a collaborative and supportive team environment where attorneys and staff work closely together to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Benefits:
401(k)
Paid time off
Bonus pay
401(k) matching
Paid time off