Family Law Associate

4 weeks ago

New York, United States PEAR Core Solutions, Inc. Full time

Grant Herrmann has a great opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Family Law Associate who is looking to grow their legal career. We seek a bright, hard-working associate – 3-5 years of experience in NY family law - with great research, writing, and organizational skills to work closely with our matrimonial partner as he grows his Family Law practice. As a fast-paced, busy law firm, we are in the office daily; rarely working from home. This is a great opportunity to learn from the very best.

Grant Herrmann offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with great benefits such as 401k, medical, dental, vision, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Legal

  • 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.
  • Drafting motions, settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements.
  • Reviewing discovery and responding to Demands.
  • Perform legal research using Westlaw and drafting Memorandums of Law.
  • Attend meetings and conference calls with clients, prospective clients, 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

Client and Matter Management

  • 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.
  • Providing timely communications to client related to cost overruns, ensuring client understands why additional costs need to be incurred and sign off on additional expenditures.
  • Ensuring billable hours are tracked and entered into the billing system (both for self and others working on matters).
  • Assisting with Accounts Receivable communications to clients, when appropriate, to ensure overdue bills are paid.

Oversight and Training of Others

  • Delegate, as appropriate, to Paralegals and Legal Assistants, and oversee activities, ensuring on-time error-free delivery of work products.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: Juris Doctorate

Required Licensure: Certified by the NY Bar Association; NJ preferred but not required.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge:

  • 2-5 years of experience as an Associate focusing on Matrimonial and Family Law.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong research and analytical skills.
  • Flexible, collaborative team player, with a willingness to take on a variety of diverse projects.
  • Good judgment.
  • Solution-oriented approach challenges.
  • Aptitude for learning. Must be able to quickly understand new concepts and ideas.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Works well under pressure; adheres to deadlines.

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