Associate Attorney Family Law Mid Level

RLF Family Law; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Job summary

RLF Family Law in New York, NY is seeking a sharp litigator to represent clients in Family and Divorce Law. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and be capable of handling complex cases independently. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

The role includes managing high-asset divorce cases, providing legal counsel, and drafting necessary legal documents. A competitive compensation starting from $125,000 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working in a matrimonial firm in New York.
• Admitted to practice law in New York and in satisfactory standing with the State Bar.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with other attorneys and paralegals during litigation.
• Advise and represent clients in divorce and family law issues.
• Handle high-asset divorce cases from start to finish.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Legal Research

Case Management Software

Education

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

MS Office Suite

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Our NYC Firm is growing, and we are looking for a sharp litigator who will zealously represent clients in all areas of Family and Divorce Law in NY. The right candidate must have at least 3‑5 years of experience working in a NY matrimonial law firm. We are looking for a candidate who has vast litigation experience in the NYC Family and Supreme Courts, with excellent writing and communication skills. You will represent clients in a variety of matters, including navigating prenuptial agreements and litigating divorce and family law issues, such as custody, support, and the distribution of assets and liabilities in complex and high-asset cases. The prime candidate will have litigation experience and will be able to process a case independently from start to finish. If you are passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult challenges they may face in their lives, start your application today

Responsibilities

• Communicate with other attorneys and paralegals to effectively move through the litigation process
• Help solve divorce and family issues for clients by analyzing situations, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
• Handle complex, high‑asset divorce cases from start to finish
• Handle complex, contentious custody and financial disputes in the Supreme and Family Courts
• Advise and represent clients in the division of marital assets issues during divorce proceedings
• Advise and advocate for clients in child custody disputes
• Represent clients in court proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, divorce judgments, support orders, trial briefs, summations, and other documents for a high volume of cases
• Hearing preparation
• Client representation
• Case consultation and strategizing with a client
• Communication with opposing parties, the court, and others
• Perform case law research to identify and apply relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent material
• Investigate the facts of a case
• Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations
• Edit and approve substantive correspondence
• Ensure transparency of the firm's casework
• Answer the client's questions in a timely fashion
• Keep clients aware of their case status to their satisfaction
• Abide by the ethical rules of the profession
• Provide thorough and timely counseling clients on settlement versus contesting issues
• Promote an excellent client experience
• Other tasks as assigned by the Senior Attorney

Qualifications

• Great negotiator and communicator, especially in situations with high emotion and stress
• At least 3 years of experience working in a matrimonial firm in New York
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in highly stressful and emotional situations
• Technical training or knowledge in basic business software (MS Office Suite), email client software, Dropbox and other cloud services, eFax, case management software, legal research software (Westlaw, Lexis), and other computer and telephone technology as required for the position
• Exemplary work experience in family law practice areas
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA‑accredited law school and timely compliance with CLE requirements
• Admitted to practice law in New York and in satisfactory standing with the State Bar
• Capable of clearly expressing written and oral ideas with proper grammar, formatting, and decorum; thorough knowledge of legal communication principles and practices; demonstration of emotional intelligence

Compensation

$125,000+ per year