Family Law Attorney Job in New York City, NY Near Me - 274497 | BCGSearch.com

Family Law Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location New York - New York City

Job ID TWNL274497

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 2 - Max. 4 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Family LawAdoption LawDivorce LawFamily Law - General

2022-09-15 05:56:18

New York City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a family law attorney with 2-4 years of experience as an Associate focusing on Matrimonial and Family Law. The candidate will provide counsel and support to clients regarding issues involving equitable distribution, child support, spousal support, and custody, along with Family Court issues such as neglect proceedings. Prepare for depositions and court appearances, either to be assisting counsel or handled independently. Draft motions, settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, and postnuptial agreements. Review discovery and respond to Demands. Perform legal research using Westlaw and drafting Memorandums of Law. Attend meetings and conference calls with clients, prospective clients, and conferences with attorneys and clients. Attend court appearances for conferences, oral arguments, hearings, and trials. Attend Networking events and participate in client development opportunities. Attend CLE Events relevant to firm practice and development. Oversee client matters, ensuring on-time and accurate deliverables as well as the highest levels of client service and communications. Build, track, and manage matter budget and billable hour allocations, ensuring appropriate levels of resources are being used. Provide timely communications to client related to cost overruns, ensuring client understands why additional costs need to be incurred and sign off on additional expenditures. Ensure billable hours are tracked and entered into the billing system (both for self and others working on matters). Assist with Accounts Receivable communications to clients, when appropriate, to ensure overdue bills are paid. Delegate, as appropriate, to Paralegals and Legal Assistants, and oversee activities, ensuring on-time error-free delivery of work products. Certified by the NY Bar Association; NJ preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

The candidate must have a JD degree. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong research and analytical skills. Must be a flexible, collaborative team player, with a willingness to take on a variety of diverse projects. Must have good judgment. Must have solution-oriented approach challenges. Must have aptitude for learning. Must be able to quickly understand new concepts and ideas. Must have ability to prioritize multiple assignments. Must have strong attention to detail. Works well under pressure; adheres to deadlines. The firm offers benefits that include 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, and Vision insurance.

This is one of the oldest law firms in the United States specializing in international tax, estate planning, wealth preservation, real estate, and commercial matters. Representing clients from around the globe, the firm is committed to providing professional and responsive client service of the highest quality.

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