Overview

WhitsonLaw is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney who understands that effective advocacy is demonstrated through careful listening, sound judgment, strategic preparation, and the ability to identify and protect what matters most to the client. Our practice emphasizes mediation, collaborative law, and other constructive approaches to resolving family disputes. We recognize that how a family-law matter is handled can affect clients and their families long after the legal proceeding has ended-particularly when children, continuing family relationships, financial security, or personal safety are involved. We work skillfully to achieve informed, practical, and durable resolutions without escalating conflict unnecessarily.That resolution-focused approach is neither passive nor compromising. It requires command of the facts and the law, thoughtful case strategy, creative problem-solving, and the ability to negotiate from a position of strength. It also requires the judgment to recognize when cooperative resolution is no longer appropriate and the skill to advocate decisively in court when litigation is necessary.We are not simply looking for an attorney who can process cases. We are looking for a composed and capable advocate who shares this philosophy, takes meaningful ownership of client matters, and can guide people through some of life's most difficult transitions with clarity, candor, and confidence.Compensation:$130,000+ at planResponsibilities:Assumes meaningful ownership of assigned matters from initial assessment through final resolution, ensuring that each matter is handled competently, strategically, and efficientlyDevelops a clear case strategy grounded in the client's objectives, the governing law, the available evidence, and the practical realities of the matterIdentifies opportunities for mediation, collaborative resolution, and negotiated settlement while remaining prepared to pursue litigation when necessary to protect the clientConducts focused legal research and analyzes discovery, financial information, and other evidence to identify the issues that will materially affect strategy and outcomeProduces clear, accurate, and persuasive memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery materials, settlement agreements, orders, judgments, and client communicationsEstablishes meaningful goals, deadlines, and decision points for each matter and consistently advances the case toward resolutionPrepares thoroughly for negotiations, mediation sessions, collaborative proceedings, conferences, hearings, and trialsProvides paralegals and legal assistants with clear assignments, appropriate context, and realistic deadlines, and remains accountable for reviewing and advancing delegated workMaintains consistent, substantive communication with clients so they understand the status of their matter, the available options, the associated risks, and the decisions required of themDelivers difficult advice with candor and compassion, helping clients make informed decisions rather than simply reinforcing positions that may not serve their long-term interestsMaintains complete and reliable case records, including substantive status updates, strategic decisions, client communications, and final disposition documentationRecords all billable and administrative time contemporaneously, accurately, and with sufficient detail to reflect the value and purpose of the work performedContributes to the strength of the team by sharing knowledge, developing solutions collaboratively, and providing thoughtful guidance and mentorship to support staffEarns and maintains the confidence of clients, referral sources, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the court through sound judgment, professional integrity, respectful advocacy, and consistently high-quality workQualifications:Admitted to practice law in New York and currently in good standing with the New York State BarAt least 2 years of substantive family law experience in a law