Lead Matrimonial Attorney – Legal Services Fund

Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The 32BJ Legal Services Fund seeks a Staff Attorney for the Matrimonial Unit to provide legal services to eligible members. You will report to the Director and collaborate with Directors to represent members in matrimonial matters, prepare pleadings, manage case files, and supervise paralegals as needed.

JD and NYS license required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. The role emphasizes ethics, confidentiality, and client-centered advocacy within a union-funded program.

Qualifications

• JD and authorization to practice law in NYS required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred, but not required.
• 1 to 3 years experience in Matrimonial Law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to members in Matrimonial Law, before courts and related venues
• Meet with clients to determine an appropriate course of action, under the direction of Directors
• Prepare legal pleadings, stipulations, motions and other legal documents
• Write, review and edit documents and correspondence
• Discuss case progress with Directors and provide reports summarizing case status
• Obtain court records
• Maintain ongoing contact with clients, opposing counsel and courts
• Update case files timely, including court notes, correspondence and file records; and complete other physical and ministerial duties as necessary to maintain client files and to comply with office procedures
• Perform legal research
• Train and supervise (work product only) paralegals and support staff
• Be familiar with substantive and procedural law in area of practice
• Have knowledge of areas covered under the Legal Services Plan
• Safeguard all confidential client materials and information, adhering to privacy laws and internal policies on confidentiality
• Actively participate in regular team meetings, contributing to discussions, sharing insights, and collaborating on projects and case strategies
• Attend member information meetings and other outreach activities as directed by supervisory staff, including occasional travel, to promote the Legal Services Fund and engage with the membership
• Demonstrated technical dexterity, including proficiency with case management software, digital evidence preparation, electronic filing systems, and AI-assisted tools for drafting, summarizing, and document review, consistent with ethical and confidentiality requirements
• Comfort with digital evidence formats (PDF organization, redaction software)
• Competency in virtual practice tools (Teams, Zoom court, online meetings)
• Maintain a professional demeanor, workspace, and appearance as a representative of the Legal Services Fund

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency

1-3 years Matrimonial Law experience

Education

JD and authorization to practice law in NYS

Job description

The 32BJ Legal Services Fund seeks a Staff Attorney for the Matrimonial Unit to provide legal services to eligible members. You will report to the Director and collaborate with Directors to represent members in matrimonial matters, prepare pleadings, manage case files, and supervise paralegals as needed.

JD and NYS license required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. The role emphasizes ethics, confidentiality, and client-centered advocacy within a union-funded program.