Description:
The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience to join our growing litigation practice. This position offers substantial courtroom experience, client interaction, and responsibility handling family law, matrimonial, and Article 81 guardianship matters throughout New York City.Practice Areas:
- Divorce and matrimonial actions
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support and spousal support
- Family offense proceedings
- Enforcement and modification proceedings
- Article 81 guardianship proceedings
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of family law, matrimonial, and guardianship matters
- Conduct court appearances, conferences, hearings, and oral arguments
- Draft motions, pleadings, affidavits, stipulations, and legal memoranda
- Develop litigation strategy and advise clients regarding legal options
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, evaluators, guardians, and other professionals
- Maintain accurate billing and case-management records
Qualifications:
- Admission to practice law in New York required
- 2-4 years of legal experience preferred
- Experience in family law, matrimonial law, guardianship, elder law, trusts and estates litigation, prosecution, public defense, legal aid, or other litigation-intensive practice areas strongly preferred
- Strong legal writing and advocacy skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple active matters
- Professional judgment, initiative, and willingness to learn
