Associate Attorney needed for Walden office

A law firm in Walden, NY, is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of practice experience. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge of contested and uncontested divorces, custody, and support cases. This role involves drafting motions, conducting depositions, appearing at court conferences and trials, and managing cases from start to finish. The Associate Attorney should excel in client relations, possess strong writing and courtroom skills, and demonstrate exceptional negotiation abilities.

Duties:

• Specialize in contested and uncontested divorces, custody, and support cases.
• Draft motions.
• Conduct depositions.
• Appear at court conferences and trials.
• Manage cases from initiation to conclusion.
• Build strong client relationships and work collaboratively.
• Demonstrate excellent writing and courtroom skills.
• Exhibit outstanding negotiation skills.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of practice experience.
• Extensive knowledge of divorce, custody, and support cases.
• Strong client rapport-building skills.
• Exceptional writing and courtroom abilities.
• Outstanding negotiation skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Bar admission.

Benefits offered:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Strong benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Plans (FSA).
• Option for a high deductible Health Savings Account (HSA).