Leading Matrimonial and Family Law Firm seeks an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our team in Garden City. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in New York and have experience with consultations, client interactions, and court appearances, hearings and trials. Strong multitasking abilities and excellent skills in client relations, writing, communication, and research are essential. Candidates should also have strong analytical abilities, be capable of working independently and within a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We value articulate, persuasive, and dynamic professionals who are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to inspire efficiency and accuracy in our team. The compensation and benefits depend on experience.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Responsibilities :
- Represent clients in court and at settlement conference, mediations and trials.
- Advise clients on divorce and family law matters.
- Negotiate settlements for divorce, custody, visitation, property disputes, support.
- Communicate with clients, counsel, and supervising attorneys.
- Analysis and preparation of discovery requests and responses.
- Perform legal research and draft memoranda.
- Draft complaints, motions, and other pleadings and documents.
- Evaluate, draft, and argue dispositive motions.
- Prepare for, take, and defend depositions.
- Prepare for and attend court mediations, conferences, hearings and trials.
- Provide excellent service to all clients.
- Become familiar with and comply with billing and reporting requirements of the Firm, clients, and insurance carriers.
- Miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Qualifications :
5+ Years of experience in family law.Commitment to abiding by local, state, and federal laws and behaving ethically.Portable book of business is desirable but not required.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to build rapport with clients.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Caret Legal preferred.Benefits :
Health Insurance401K Profit SharingFlexible SchedulePaid Time OffReferral ProgramDisability InsuranceJob Type : Full-time
Pay : $175,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Application Question(s) :
Do you have at least 5 years of Matrimonial / Family Law experience?Work Location : In person