Responsibilities:
Provide Legal Support
- Associate Attorneys have to complete extensive case-related research into relevant laws and regulations, negotiate on behalf of clients, draft and interpret contracts and legal documents, and oversee compliance to these documents. They must plan and present arguments and counter-arguments in a court of law.
Maintain Client Relationships
- Throughout any legal process, creating and maintaining a good rapport with the firm’s clients is a key task for Associate Attorneys. This includes communicating often and explaining complex legal proceedings and concepts.
Prepare Reports
- Associate Attorneys are responsible for keeping all stakeholders – from their senior colleagues to clients – abreast of the progress of a case by creating reports and communicating verbally.
Associate Attorney Skills
- Successful Associate Attorneys are excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills. They have strong analytical abilities and extensive knowledge in their field. They are dedicated, honest, and possess integrity. Capable of working both in teams and independently, they’re versatile and they take the initiative in their work.
Appropriate certifications
- Hold a current bar license to practice law in the state of New York
- Possess extensive legal knowledge
Requirements:
- Must have 5-7 years of experience in Matrimonial and Family Law
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Understanding confidentiality requirements
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others