Bilingual Family & Criminal Defense Associate

Cabanillas & Associates, P.C.; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Incentives to bring in clients

Job summary

A leading Hispanic Law Firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney for its office in Melville, NY. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in family law, particularly in divorce and custody cases, and must be admitted to the New York bar. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. This position offers a competitive salary, health insurance, and a friendly work environment with various benefits, including paid time off and incentives to grow a client base.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York bar.
• 1-3 years’ experience in law, especially family law preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Appear in various courts, both in person and virtually.
• Direct cases through litigation cycle effectively.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Good writing and communication skills

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

In-depth knowledge of legal terminology

Team player

Education

Admission to New York bar

1-3 years’ experience as an attorney

Clerkship or internships in legal field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams/Zoom

Job description

A leading Hispanic Law Firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney for its office in Melville, NY. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in family law, particularly in divorce and custody cases, and must be admitted to the New York bar. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. This position offers a competitive salary, health insurance, and a friendly work environment with various benefits, including paid time off and incentives to grow a client base.