Associate Attorney

Company Description

Needle Cuda Divorce & Family Law is a "high touch" law firm located in Westport, CT, specializing in Divorce and Family Law matters for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

With a focus on execeptional client service, we provide personalized and informed guidance to help our clients make confident decisions and move their lives forward.

Our areas of specialization include complex income and property division; contested child custody; relocation; valuation of family and closely held businesses assets;

privacy and reputation management; prenuptial agreements; the protection of multi-generaional wealth; and divorce appeals.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Attorney located in Westport, CT. As an Associate Attorney, you will be responsible drafting legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, motions, agreements, financial affavits;

legal research; speaking to clients; and, assisting the attorneys with litigation preparation and court proceedings. Associate will shadow senior lawyers to learn the intricacies of family law.

A desire to litigate and be in the courtroom is a must.

Qualifications

• Courtroom and litigation experience is a plus;
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with a GPA of 3.6 (Law Review, Moot Court, etc. a plus);
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar;
• Admission to the New York Bar is a plus;
• Must present as articulate, highly sophisticated with a high social IQ;
• Common sense is a must;
• Elite research and analytical skills;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills must be a given;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Strong working knowledge of Connecticut Family Law, Case Law, Statutes; and Connecticut Rules of Practice a plus;
• Strong working knowlege of New York Family Law, Case Law, Statutes, and NY Rules of Practice is plus;
• Knowledge and expreience with the Appellate process in Connecticut is a plus;
30+ days ago