JOB TITLE:

Matrimonial Attorney

JOB LOCATION:

Brooklyn, NY

JOB TYPE:

Direct Hire

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of 120+ attorneys who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.

We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm looking to increase its talented Attorneys by adding an Attorney with a demonstrated interest and experience of 10+ years to join our growing Matrimonial Department. The ideal candidate will have 1st Chair/Trial experience.

We are currently seeking a qualified Matrimonial Associate to join our team at our Brooklyn office. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in matrimonial and family law, excellent litigation skills, and a proven ability to manage cases from inception to resolution.

Successful Candidate

A self-starter with a strong work ethic and organizational skills is essential for this position. Must have good oral communication skills and ability to communicate and be personable with clients, court staff, adversaries, witnesses; must be true team player genuinely interested in working in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The candidate will prepare pleadings, motions, depositions, and briefs as needed. Will appear in various courts throughout the tri-state area. Direct cases through the litigation cycle, review new files for coverage and develop a cost-effective litigation strategy. Manage a large volume of cases and be able to attend Court, as necessary. Organize and track case status and assisting in the management of attorney court appearances, calendars, and client matters. Zealously represent clients in divorce, custody, child support, and other family matters brought in Supreme Court, Family Court, and any concurrent matters. Knowledge of Supreme Court and Family Court procedures is necessary. Experience may also include having worked in a family/divorce clinic in law school or internship/clerkship with Judges in the field.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to providing exceptional client service, with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes for clients through effective advocacy.

What you will need to have:

• 10 years of experience in matrimonial and family law.
• Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Superb writing, drafting, negotiation and courtroom skills.
• Bar admittance required.
• Great organization and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner.
• Collaborative with a can-do attitude balanced with the ability to gracefully communicate with clients.
• Comfortable working with all levels of business professionals, including senior management and all colleagues at other departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in: MS Office and Outlook.

COMPENSATION:

• $200,000
• Benefits: 401k, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, PTO & more!