Job Type
Full-time
Description
REPORTS TO: Practice Group Leader
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
PAY RANGE: $100,000 to $140,000 per year
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 Owego office.
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.
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.
Skills- 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.
Please express interest by sending a cover letter, resume and transcripts to:
[email protected]Salary Description
$100,000 - $140,000
