Description:
Job Summary:Divorce and Estate Planning Attorneys is a highly respected, award-winning law firm deeply rooted in the communities we serve, recognized as one of New York State's leading practices exclusively focused on divorce, family law, and estate planning. With a tradition of excellence and an innovative, entrepreneurial approach, we're currently seeking a Law Clerk or Associate Attorney to become part of our Buffalo team.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough legal research using platforms such as Westlaw to support case preparation.
- Draft legal documents, including Petitions, Motions, Order to Show Cause, Responses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
- Handling client interactions and phone calls.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings by organizing case files and summarizing key information.
- Scheduling and attending client meetings
- Must be able to work well with a group or on your own.
- Must be able to handle a significant case load.
- Proactively manage case files from beginning to end.
- Work with a team of professionals to provide the best possible experience for clients.
Skills:
- Law school graduate or law school student entering their third year in the Fall 2025.
- Experience in Family Law is preferred.
- Must be a dependable self-starter who completes tasks with little direction.
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
- Must be proficient typist and possess strong writing and computer skills particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (Email and Calendar).
- Ability to learn quickly
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective collaboration within a team.
