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
  • Current admission to practice in New York State
  • Minimum of three years of Family and Matrimonial experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Responsibilities

  • Manage cases from inception to resolution
  • Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings and agreements
  • Conduct legal research to inform case strategy
  • Appear in court for conferences, hearings, mediations, and trials
  • Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
  • Maintain strong communication with clients
  • Collaborate within a team across practice groups and offices

Benefits

  • Opportunity for direct client interaction and courtroom exposure
  • Exposure to a broad range of Family and Matrimonial matters
  • Support for continued professional development
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Focus on achieving favorable outcomes for clients
Full Job Description
Location/Schedule:
Cortland, 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 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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