Description:

Build Your Family Law Career With The Colwell Law Group

The Colwell Law Group is a growing New York law firm dedicated exclusively to Family and Matrimonial Law. Our attorneys focus on divorce, custody, support, and complex litigation while receiving the legal and operational support needed to build successful, long-term careers.

Our current opportunities include:

Associate Attorney
Senior Associate Attorney
Non-Equity Partner
Candidates are evaluated based on their family law experience, litigation background, leadership capabilities, professional accomplishments, and long-term career goals.

Why Attorneys Choose CLG

100% Family and Matrimonial Law practice
Litigation-focused environment
Established and growing New York law firm
Experienced intake, client relations, paralegal and legal support teams
Collaborative, team-oriented culture
Clear opportunities for professional growth and leadership
Multiple office locations throughout New York State

What You'll Do:

Represent clients in New York Family Court and Supreme Court proceedings
Handle divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, and post-judgment matters
Manage contested, complex, and high-conflict family law cases
Develop case strategies and advise clients throughout the litigation process
Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, agreements, and legal memoranda
Appear at conferences, hearings, settlement negotiations, motion arguments, and trials
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other involved professionals
Collaborate with paralegals, legal support staff, and firm leadership
Maintain an active caseload while delivering responsive and compassionate client service

Areas of Practice:

Divorce and Matrimonial Litigation
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support and Spousal Maintenance
Family Offense Proceedings and Orders of Protection
Enforcement, Modification, and Post-Judgment Matters
High-Net-Worth and Complex Matrimonial Cases

What We're Looking For:

Admission to and good standing with the New York State Bar
Family and/or matrimonial law experience preferred
Strong litigation and courtroom advocacy skills
Experience handling contested matters, hearings, and motion practice
Excellent legal writing and verbal communication skills
Strong client counseling and relationship-management abilities
Sound judgment and the ability to develop effective case strategies
Ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and exceptional client service

Compensation:
Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, leadership capabilities, and role level.

Approximate Base Salary Ranges

Associate Attorney: $110,000–$125,000
Senior Associate Attorney: $125,000–$145,000
Non-Equity Partner: $150,000+

Eligible attorneys may also participate in our Quarterly KPI Bonus Program, which rewards performance, client service, case management, leadership contributions, and overall practice success.

Compensation may be adjusted for highly qualified candidates based on demonstrated family law expertise, leadership experience, professional accomplishments, and portable business.