Senior Lawyer

Our growing firm is seeking a well-qualified senior attorney who can handle a heavy caseload, work independently, and zealously represent our clients both in and out of court. To be considered, you should have solid trial experience and be willing to mentor our newer associates. Your excellent communication and writing skills will come in handy as you thoughtfully position our clients toward favorable outcomes. Reach out to us today if this opportunity sounds ideal for you.Compensation:

$130,000 at plan

Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes and applicable laws
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Supervise and mentor lower level attorneys in proper conflict resolution techniques
• Anticipate, prepare for, and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration on behalf of clients
• Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions

• As our Firm’s Senior Associate, you will exercise independence in devising legal strategies, providing excellent legal representation to our clients, and serving as a leader to our team. To be a key player on our team, you must be dedicated to excellence hard work, and experience with a top-tier practice in Family Law and Litigation matters
• In this role, you will assume full responsibility for the Firm’s legal production pipeline—from Legal Strategy Sessions to the delivery of work to the client. You will also oversee and manage the legal team and support staff and ensure all legal work is completed efficiently, accurately, and on time

Qualifications:

• Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
• Member of state and local bar associations in good standing
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
• Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience
• 5 years of required experience as a senior associate in the legal field

Additional job requirements are:

• You must have courtroom litigation experience with a track record of success
• You must be available for in-person appearances at mediations, meetings, and court proceedings in the following areas: From Albany, NY to Plattsburgh, New York. Outside of those responsibilities, daily work location is flexible.
• You are a thorough and precise researcher, writer, and speaker
• Your great technical acumen is matched by your patience, compassion, and attention to our clients and the successful resolution of their legal matters
• You are confident, flexible, growth-minded, and comfortable in a management role
• You have or are willing to take the following advanced training: Certified Divorce Specialist™ training, 30 hours of basic Mediation training, and 15 hours of Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce training
• You are licensed in New York and have a clean professional discipline record

You must be good with basic legal technology; specifically:

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Westlaw
• Ooma
• Google Workspace Suite
• Dropbox
• Familiarity with Clio Grow, Clio Manage, and Family Law Software is a plus

About Company

We are a fast-growing and innovative New York law firm that operates an established and highly regarded family law practice.

At Whitson Law, we are focused on empowering and helping our clients get through difficult times in their lives. To achieve our mission in this sensitive work, the people we hire bring a balanced blend of compassion, knowledge, organization, and enthusiasm to work every day.