Family Law Attorney

Company: Jobot
Location: Walden
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin SouzankariAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button
and sending us your resume.Salary: $90,000 - $150,000 per yearA bit about us:Our client was founded in 1968. Since our inception, we have expanded from a two-lawyer firm to our present team of over 20 attorneys and a full professional staff of paralegals and legal assistants. They are a full-service law firm.Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• 401k match
• Profit SharingJob DetailsKey Responsibilities:
  • Client Representation: Represent clients in court hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations related to family law matters.
  • Legal Consultation: Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on issues such as divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence.
  • Case Management: Manage all phases of family law cases from initiation to resolution, including drafting and filing pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
  • Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate settlements on behalf of clients, striving to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing conflict.
  • Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and stay updated on current legal trends and changes in family law.
  • Client Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, keeping them informed about case developments and answering any questions or concerns.
  • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys within the firm to ensure comprehensive and effective case management.
  • Ethical Practice: Uphold the highest standards of ethical practice and maintain client confidentiality at all times. Qualifications:
    • Bar Admission: Must be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
    • Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing family law in New York.
    • Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
    • Skills: - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Empathy and interpersonal skills for client interaction. - Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently. - Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Experience with high-conflict custody cases and complex financial issues in divorce.
      • Training in mediation or collaborative law.
      • Bilingual abilities are a plus.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

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