Family Law Attorney at Jobot
Walden, NY 12586
About the Job
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari
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Salary: $100,000 - $180,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client was founded in 1968. Since our inception, we have expanded from a two-lawyer firm to our present team of over 20 attorneys and a full professional staff of paralegals and legal assistants. They are a full-service law firm.
Why join us?
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Empathy and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $100,000 - $180,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client was founded in 1968. Since our inception, we have expanded from a two-lawyer firm to our present team of over 20 attorneys and a full professional staff of paralegals and legal assistants. They are a full-service law firm.
Why join us?
- Competitive Compensation
- 401k match
- Profit Sharing
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Representation: Represent clients in court hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations related to family law matters.
- Legal Consultation: Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on issues such as divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence.
- Case Management: Manage all phases of family law cases from initiation to resolution, including drafting and filing pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
- Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate settlements on behalf of clients, striving to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing conflict.
- Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and stay updated on current legal trends and changes in family law.
- Client Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, keeping them informed about case developments and answering any questions or concerns.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys within the firm to ensure comprehensive and effective case management.
- Ethical Practice: Uphold the highest standards of ethical practice and maintain client confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications:
- Bar Admission: Must be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing family law in New York.
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Empathy and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with high-conflict custody cases and complex financial issues in divorce.
- Training in mediation or collaborative law.
- Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
100,000 - 180,000 /year