Description:
Who You Are:You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment.
Who We Are:
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid-size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office.
We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It's the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone's contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team. Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact.
What we do:
TKD's Matrimonial & Family Law Practice guides clients through all aspects of matrimonial and family law, from planning and negotiation of pre and post-nuptial agreements to various divorce actions and post-judgment enforcement proceedings. We have successfully represented CEOs, celebrities, gallery owners, professional athletes, world-renowned restaurateurs, high-net-worth individuals, and spouses in divorce proceedings.
What the role entails:
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Matrimonial Associate to become a key part of our Matrimonial & Family Law Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-12 years of experience (5+ years preferred) in multiple phases of litigation, be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and possess a strong work ethic. All applicants must demonstrate excellence in writing, legal analysis, research, and have strong communication skills. Candidates must be highly responsive, flexible, creative, passionate about their work, and fully committed to providing exceptional client service and a top-quality work product.
Essential responsibilities include:
- Handle all aspects of divorce and family law cases from inception through completion.
- Draft motions and cross motions for pendente lite relief, draft ex parte emergency motions, manage the discovery process, and prepare exhibits and documents for hearings and trials.
- Research effectively and efficiently, having proficiency in using Westlaw.
- Draft discovery demands and responses, oversee document production and review, including all manner of e-discovery.
- Conduct and defend depositions.
- Work with the senior attorneys to develop collaborative strategies and advise clients regarding their best interests, serving in some cases as the principal contact.
- Expertly manage case deadlines.
- Communicate directly with clients, witnesses and opposing counsel.
- Proficiency in New York and federal civil and appellate procedures.
- Experience in a variety of litigations.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple cases.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, and legal analysis.
- An excellent academic record and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working with clients who are dealing with highly stressful and emotional situations.
- Some trial or hearing experience is helpful.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Must be admitted in New York.
What you'll love about us:
We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our firm.
