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Family Law Attorney

Robert Half • New York, NY • 1h ago

Description

Role: Family Law Attorney (5+ years of experience)

Location: NYC

Salary: $140K - $175K + discretionary and origination bonus + benefits

Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 at home)

We are looking for an experienced Family Law Attorney to join a boutique practice in Midtown Manhattan. This role is ideal for a lawyer with 5+ years of family law experience who has specialized in collaborative solutions / successful mediations. In this role, you will manage sophisticated family law cases, contribute to negotiated resolutions, and work closely with a collaborative legal team.

Responsibilities

Effectively execute strategy on all cases for which you are the responsible attorney, or those assigned to you by the Managing Attorney, from inception through settlement and closure.

Assume responsibility for the competent provision of mediation and legal services, including drafting settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, client memos, and status updates.

Work with other members of the legal team to develop case strategy and provide direction to paralegals and legal assistants.

Serve as the principal contact between the firm and clients on assigned cases, advising them on their legal rights, obligations, and best interests.

Gather and organize financial information and create financial reports.

Analyze case-specific issues and documentation, and conduct legal and other research as needed.

Move cases through the process in accordance with goals and established milestones.

Foster and maintain excellent rapport with clients through consistent communication, providing information on the firm's behalf and responding to their questions.

Track and record time daily on client matters and administrative tasks.

Prepare memoranda and reports to ensure accurate documentation of the file.

Demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with staff and clients at all levels.

Ensure all CLEs are completed prior to license renewal deadlines and that bar license remains in good standing.

Requirements

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school.

Admitted and in good standing with the NY State Bar.

5+ years of experience in family law.

Mediation certification and strong mediation experience.

Collaborative Divorce certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire).

Trust and Estates experience (2-3 years) is a plus.

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