Job description:
Practice Area: Family and Matrimonial Law
Overview
Our client, a well-established family law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing clients in complex family and matrimonial matters, including divorce, custody, alimony/spousal support, child support, and related proceedings.
This role requires a compassionate yet assertive advocate who can navigate emotionally charged situations with professionalism, composure, and exceptional communication skills.
*Requires occasional appearance in Essex County court.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in a variety of family law matters, including prenuptial/postnuptial/cohabitation agreements, divorce, custody, and support proceedings.
- Conduct investigations, discovery, negotiations, motion advocacy, and trials.
- Develop and execute legal strategies to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.
- Serve as the primary client contact, providing clear communication and sound legal advice throughout the process.
- Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, and judgments.
- Oversee and mentor associates and paralegals, fostering professional growth and maintaining high performance standards.
- Utilize firm resources effectively to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient case management.
- Remain current on all family and matrimonial law developments and CLE requirements.
- Maintain accurate time entries and case documentation.
Qualifications
- Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
- Minimum of 5 years of family law experience, including no fewer than 10 trials.
- Certified Divorce Specialist or willingness to obtain certification.
- Completion (or willingness to complete) 30 hours of basic mediation training or 15 hours of Collaborative Divorce training.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and courtroom skills.
- Strong communication and client relationship abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Westlaw/LexisNexis, and Google Workspace; familiarity with CLIO Grow, CLIO Manage, and Family Law Software preferred.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected family law practice, make a meaningful impact on clients' lives, and grow within a supportive, high-performing legal team.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance