Description:

The Colwell Law Group is a growing New York law firm dedicated exclusively to Family and Matrimonial Law.

Our attorneys guide clients through some of the most difficult and important moments of their lives, combining compassionate counsel, strategic legal guidance, and skilled courtroom advocacy.

Supported by experienced legal and operational teams and accessible firm leadership, our attorneys are empowered to focus on achieving exceptional client outcomes while building meaningful, long-term careers.

As we continue to expand throughout New York, we are seeking attorneys who are committed to excellence, thrive in litigation, and want to grow as advocates, mentors, and leaders.

Position Levels and Compensation
Candidates may be considered for one of the following levels based on their experience, qualifications, litigation background, leadership capabilities, and Family and Matrimonial Law expertise.

Associate Attorney
Base Salary: $110,000–$125,000

Ideal for attorneys who are building or expanding their Family and Matrimonial Law careers.

Senior Associate Attorney
Base Salary: $125,000–$145,000

Ideal for experienced family law litigators with demonstrated case-management, client-counseling, negotiation, and courtroom experience.

Non-Equity Partner
Base Salary: $150,000

Ideal for highly accomplished attorneys with significant Family and Matrimonial Law experience, advanced litigation skills, leadership capabilities, and a proven record of professional success.

Eligible attorneys may also participate in the firm's Quarterly KPI Bonus Program, providing the opportunity for total annual compensation to exceed $150,000.

What You'll Do:
Responsibilities will vary based on position level and experience and may include:

Represent clients in New York Family Court and Supreme Court proceedings.
Handle divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, equitable distribution, enforcement, modification, and post-judgment matters.
Manage contested, complex, and high-conflict Family and Matrimonial Law cases.
Develop case strategies and guide clients through litigation, negotiation, settlement, and trial.
Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, affidavits, discovery materials, agreements, and legal memoranda.
Appear at conferences, hearings, depositions, settlement negotiations, motion arguments, and trials.
Maintain proactive, timely, and compassionate communication with clients.
Communicate effectively with opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, attorneys for children, and other professionals.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and operational teams.
Manage an active caseload while meeting the firm's standards for responsiveness, professionalism, and client service.
Participate in training, professional development, and firm-wide initiatives.
Mentor and support less-experienced attorneys when appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in New York and current good standing with the New York State Bar.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Excellent communication and client-counseling abilities.
Sound judgment and strategic problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and exceptional client service.
Ability to work in person from one of the firm's New York office locations.
Ability to attend court appearances, client meetings, training sessions, and firm events as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Family and Matrimonial Law experience.
Experience appearing in New York Family Court or Supreme Court.
Experience handling contested matters, hearings, motion practice, depositions, or trials.
Experience managing complex or high-conflict cases.
Strong case-management and client-relationship skills.
Leadership, mentoring, training, or supervisory experience.
Portable business or demonstrated business-development experience for Non-Equity Partner candidates.
Family and Matrimonial Law experience is strongly preferred. Attorneys with substantial transferable litigation experience may also be considered for the Associate Attorney level.

Quarterly KPI Bonus Program
In addition to base salary, eligible attorneys may participate in the firm's Quarterly KPI Bonus Program.

The program may reward performance in areas including:

Client service excellence
Productivity and effective case management
Responsiveness and communication

Professional Development:

Team contributions
Leadership impact
Achievement of individual and firm objectives
Overall performance
Bonus eligibility and payments are governed by the terms of the applicable bonus program. Bonuses are not guaranteed.

Leadership and Career Growth
At The Colwell Law Group, leadership is developed through performance, initiative, accountability, and a commitment to helping others succeed.

Attorneys may have opportunities to:

Mentor and develop junior attorneys.
Participate in attorney training and professional development.
Contribute to firm-wide process improvements.
Help establish legal standards and best practices.
Participate in strategic growth initiatives.
Advance into positions of greater legal and organizational leadership.
Advancement opportunities are based on individual performance, qualifications, demonstrated readiness, and the needs of the firm.

Our Culture:
At The Colwell Law Group, culture guides how we serve our clients, support one another, and build successful careers.

We believe exceptional attorneys thrive in an environment that values accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to client success.

Benefits:
Eligible full-time employees may receive:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Paid firm holidays
401(k) eligibility and employer-match opportunities
Quarterly KPI bonus eligibility
Professional development and leadership opportunities
Benefit eligibility and coverage are governed by the applicable plan documents and firm policies.

Work Environment:
This is an in-office position based in Albany, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, or Rochester, New York.

Our in-office environment promotes collaboration, mentorship, professional development, direct access to leadership, and strong coordination across legal and operational teams.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.

Join The Colwell Law Group
At The Colwell Law Group, you will find meaningful and challenging work, experienced leadership, a collaborative team, and opportunities to grow as an advocate, mentor, and trusted advisor.

If you are ready to take the next step in your Family and Matrimonial Law career with a firm that values excellence, accountability, leadership, courage, and compassion, we encourage you to apply.

Apply at:
https://colwell-law.com/careers