Attorney, Family and Matrimonial
About The Position
Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP is seeking a full-time attorney admitted in New York State with at least three years of experience in Family and Matrimonial matters to join our Cortland office. Coughlin & Gerhart proudly dates back to the 1890s and has grown to include nine offices in New York and Pennsylvania. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to our founding principles as a law firm focused upon client relationships and our dedication to fully meeting the needs of our individual, business, and municipal clients. We offer numerous highly experienced and skilled attorneys, diverse practice areas, and a core belief that everyone who seeks the services of an attorney deserves to be treated as a priority, from the time they meet us in an initial consultation, to when their legal matter is resolved.
Requirements
- Current New York Bar admission.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- 3+ years of Family and Matrimonial experience preferred.
- Desire to develop and further legal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Must be skillful in managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgement.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and promptly respond to client needs.
- Ability to write in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
- Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills.
- Ability to perform quick and reliable research.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and convey information effectively in person, by email, and telephone.
- Committed to legal profession and teamwork approach.
Responsibilities
- Represent the firm’s clients in family and matrimonial law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, adoption, spousal support, and family offense proceedings.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including pleadings, motions, separation agreements, stipulations, and settlement agreements.
- Advocate for clients in court appearances, conferences, hearings, mediations, and trials across the Firm’s New York geographic footprint.
- Manage cases from inception through resolution while ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
- Conduct legal research and interpret applicable laws, rulings, and regulations related to family and matrimonial law matters.
- Communicate effectively with clients regarding case strategy, legal rights, and potential outcomes.
- Maintain accurate case files, documentation, and correspondence in accordance with firm standards.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, and outside professionals to support case management and client service.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and strong attention to detail in all matters.
- Utilize analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to support favorable client outcomes.
- Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
