Family Law Attorney

Role: Family Law Attorney (5+ years of experience)

Location: NYC

Salary: $140K - $175K + discretionary and origination bonus + benefits

Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 at home)

We are looking for an experienced Family Law Attorney to join a boutique practice in Midtown Manhattan. This role is ideal for a lawyer with 5+ years of family law experience who has specialized in collaborative solutions / successful mediations. In this role, you will manage sophisticated family law cases, contribute to negotiated resolutions, and work closely with a collaborative legal team.

Responsibilities 

• Effectively execute strategy on all cases for which you are the responsible attorney, or those assigned to you by the Managing Attorney, from inception through settlement and closure. 
• Assume responsibility for the competent provision of mediation and legal services, including drafting settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, client memos, and status updates. 
• Work with other members of the legal team to develop case strategy and provide direction to paralegals and legal assistants. 
• Serve as the principal contact between the firm and clients on assigned cases, advising them on their legal rights, obligations, and best interests. 
• Gather and organize financial information and create financial reports. 
• Analyze case-specific issues and documentation, and conduct legal and other research as needed. 
• Move cases through the process in accordance with goals and established milestones. 
• Foster and maintain excellent rapport with clients through consistent communication, providing information on the firm's behalf and responding to their questions. 
• Track and record time daily on client matters and administrative tasks. 
• Prepare memoranda and reports to ensure accurate documentation of the file. 
• Demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with staff and clients at all levels. 
• Ensure all CLEs are completed prior to license renewal deadlines and that bar license remains in good standing. 

Qualifications 

• JD from an accredited law school. 
• Admitted and in good standing with the NY State Bar. 
• 5+ years of experience in family law. 
• Mediation certification and strong mediation experience. 
• Collaborative Divorce certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire). 
• Trust and Estates experience (2–3 years) is a plus.