Matrimonial/Family Law Attorney

Abrams Fensterman•City of White Plains, NY

7d•$135,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 its 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 and looking to increase its talented ranks of Attorneys by adding an Associate Attorney with a demonstrated interest and experience of 5-7 years to join our growing Matrimonial Department.

Requirements

5-7 years of demonstrated interest and experience in Matrimonial/Family Law.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
Good oral communication skills and ability to communicate and be personable with clients, court staff, adversaries, witnesses.
Genuine interest in working in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Knowledge of Supreme Court and Family Court procedures is necessary.
Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Superb writing skills.
NY 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience may also include having worked in a family/divorce clinic in law school or internship/clerkship with Judges in the field.

Responsibilities

Prepare pleadings, motions, depositions, and briefs as needed.
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 assist 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.