Senior Associate Attorney
28 days ago
New York
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. 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.Key Performance Indicators, • Produce 1,560 billable hours per year (~30 hours weekly)., • Maintain 100% contemporaneous daily time tracking by 6:00 PM EST., • Ensure 95% of all projects and tasks are completed by their assigned deadlines each quarter.