Family Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a family attorney in Long Island, NY, with a JD and a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. You will supervise case teams, handle complex divorce and related matters, and guide strategy from inception through trial.

The role requires extensive first-chair trial experience, leadership skills, and a strong ethics reputation. You will work closely with senior partners to advance civil litigation and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Specialist in Family Law.
• 11 years of substantial family law litigation experience.
• Significant first-chair trial experience.
• Experience supervising or leading attorneys.
• Active member of the Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Supervise case teams and handle firm-critical cases.
• Assist with practice growth and train/develop litigators.
• Manage sophisticated litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Oversee case strategy across the firm.
• Work closely with firm leadership on practice growth and case management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients during difficult times.
• Attend court proceedings to represent clients as needed.
• Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are current.
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to advance civil litigation processes.
• Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings.
• Analyze legal problems, understand client needs, and create strategic plans of action.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Negotiation

Client Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a family attorney in Long Island, NY, who is passionate about representing clients during challenging times. The ideal candidate will prepare legal documents related to prenuptial agreements, divorces, alimony, child support, child custody, and real estate. Experience with child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence cases is essential.

Duties

• Supervise case teams and handle firm-critical cases.
• Assist with practice growth and train/develop litigators.
• Manage sophisticated litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Oversee case strategy across the firm.
• Work closely with firm leadership on practice growth and case management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients during difficult times.
• Attend court proceedings to represent clients as needed.
• Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are current.
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to advance civil litigation processes.
• Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings.
• Analyze legal problems, understand client needs, and create strategic plans of action.

Requirements

• Board Certified Specialist in Family Law.
• 11 years of substantial family law litigation experience.
• Significant first-chair trial experience.
• Demonstrated success in handling complex contested matters.
• Experience supervising or leading attorneys.
• Strong reputation for professionalism and ethics.
• Exceptional writing, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, especially in high-stress situations.
• Ability to represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case.
• Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred.
• Active member of the Bar Association.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Board Certified Specialist in Family Law.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations with professionalism.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on performance.