Attorney, Family and Matrimonial

Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP

$100K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Currently admitted to practice in New York State
  • Preferred minimum of three years' Family and Matrimonial experience
  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage cases from inception to resolution
  • Draft and review pleadings, motions, and legal documents
  • Conduct legal research to support cases
  • Appear in court conferences, hearings, mediations, and trials
  • Negotiate settlements to achieve favorable outcomes
  • Maintain strong client communication and manage deadlines
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment across practice groups

Benefits

  • Full-time position located in Binghamton, NY
  • Opportunity for direct client interaction and courtroom exposure
  • Broad range of Family and Matrimonial matters
  • Encouragement for continuous legal skill development
  • Positive contribution to client service standards of the firm
Full Job Description
Location/Schedule:

Binghamton, New York | Full-Time

Salary Description:
$100,000 - $140,000, commensurate with experience

Practice:
Family and Matrimonial

Attorneys in this role will have direct client interaction, courtroom exposure and the opportunity to handle a broad range of Family and Matrimonial matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The attorney will manage matters from inception through resolution. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, separation agreements, stipulations, settlement agreements, and other legal documents; conducting legal research; appearing in court conferences, hearings, mediations, and trials; negotiating settlements; and developing case strategies designed to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

This role also involves maintaining strong client communication, managing deadlines effectively, and contributing to a collaborative team environment across practice groups and offices.

Core Requirements:

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be currently admitted to practice in New York State. Prior Family and Matrimonial experience of at least three years is preferred.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, writing and communication skills, sound professional judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking someone who is motivated to continue developing their legal skills while contributing positively to the client service standards of the firm.

To express interest, please submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts to [email protected].

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