Family Law Attorney

RLF Family Law; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus program

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

RLF Family Law seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join our NYC-based firm focusing on divorce and family law. This role is primarily remote with access to our office at 1 World Trade Center, and frequent court appearances in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

You will manage a caseload, draft pleadings, negotiate settlements, and advocate in court, working with a collaborative team to deliver thoughtful representation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of family law experience in NYC metro.
• JD from ABA-accredited school and NY Bar in good standing.
• Experience in high-net-worth or contested divorces.
• Strong writing, negotiation, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of divorce and family matters.
• Represent clients in court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, and orders.
• Conduct legal research and analyze issues.
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients.
• Maintain organized case files and collaborate with team.
• Provide high-level client service with professionalism.

Skills

Family law

Court appearances

negotiation

Client counsel

Litigation

Remote collaboration

Education

JD degree

New York Bar

Tools

MS Office

Case Management Systems

Job description

Salary: $120,00 - 180,000 annually, based on experience

Location: New York, NY or NYC Greater Area (Primarily Remote w/ occasional team meetings and regular court appearances)

About RLF Family Law

As a NYC-based entrepreneurial firm focused on helping clients navigate some of the most challenging and emotional periods of their lives, we work hard, care deeply about our clients, and litigate aggressively when necessary. We also believe that being a great attorney, parent, partner, friend, traveler, or simply a happy human being are not mutually exclusive. We offer a very welcoming, flexible environment. If you exceed the requirements and billable hour requirement of the role, there is flexibility on PTO, and you will be rewarded on an incentive bonus structure.

We are committed to providing thoughtful, strategic representation while ensuring clients feel supported, informed, and confident that they have a team advocating for them. We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our growing team that is looking to build greater ownership over their cases, leave a large firm environment, or transition from a solo practice into a collaborative team. This new hire will enjoy litigating contested divorces and family-related issues.

This position is primarily remote, with the flexibility to work from the firm's private and shared office space at 1 World Trade Center, 85th Floor, 2-3 times per week. We have weekly and daily virtual team meetings and use an online system for collaborative work. We meet as a team in the office every 2-3 weeks in addition to hosting firm events/social gatherings, quarterly goal planning meetings, and attending bar events together. Court appearances in Manhattan and Brooklyn are frequent, so candidates must be based in NYC or the southern NY/ NYC greater area. To learn more, visit our website: www.rlffamilylaw.com.

• Primarily remote with access to office space at 1 World Trade Center: Shared office space is available 5 days/week and private office space is available 1-2 days/week
• 3 weeks PTO + all federal holidays
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan eligibility after 90 days
• Incentive-based bonus structure for billable hours over 30 hours per week minimum
• 1/3 - origination fee of the initial retainer from the initial case for new clients
• Professional Development: The firm pays for CLEs, malpractice insurance, and memberships to the NYS Bar Association and the NY Women’s Bar Association
• NYS Bar Association - Family Law Section membership

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of divorce and family law matters, including custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, trials, depositions,, and settlement conferences
• Conduct client consults, analyze legal and factual issues, and develop case strategy
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, support orders, affidavits, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and apply relevant statutes, case law, and other legal authority
• Negotiate settlements and counsel clients regarding settlement vs. litigation strategies
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties
• Maintain organized, up-to-date case files and ensure matters continue moving forward
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other team members to develop effective case strategies and achieve strong client outcomes
• Provide a high level of client service while maintaining professionalism, sound judgment, and appropriate boundaries

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience practicing family law in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and/or Staten Island
• A JD from an ABA law school, New York Bar admission, and in good standing
• Adept in preparing legal documents for divorces, prenuptials, postnuptials, and issues related to spousal maintenance, child support/custody, and distribution of marital assets/liabilities
• Strong experience litigating complex, contested, and high-net-worth divorce matters
• Strong courtroom advocacy, writing, negotiation, and case management skills
• Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence, particularly when working with clients experiencing stressful and highly emotional situations
• The ability to independently manage cases and collaborate with a remote team
• Proficiency with case management systems, MS Office, and cloud-based platforms
• The ability to meet a minimum of 30 substantive billable hours per week
• Must be able to regularly appear in courts throughout New York City, particularly in Manhattan and Brooklyn

Bonus Experience

• Established involvement in the New York matrimonial legal community
• Fluent in Russian

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

RLF Family Law is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s New York, NY office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.