MATRIMONIAL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

MATRIMONIAL ASSOCIATE

A busy litigation law firm is seeking an attorney with 2–4 years of experience handling divorce cases in New York City, Nassau, and/or Suffolk Counties. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with our matrimonial team to develop and implement effective legal strategies, delivering high-level professional representation for clients facing complex divorce and child custody matters.

We are looking for a candidate with strong litigation and courtroom experience, including handling cases from the preliminary conference stage through hearing or trial, as well as conducting examinations before trial (EBTs). A demonstrated passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the practice of matrimonial law is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and draft legal briefs, pendente lite applications, and memoranda related to trial and pre-trial issues
• Independently prepare and appear in court to persuasively advocate for clients at pre-trial conferences, preliminary conferences, status conferences, hearings, trials, and compliance conferences
• Competently manage all aspects of pre-trial discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery demands, taking and defending depositions
• Actively contribute to trial preparation, including:
• Preparing exhibits for court and opposing counsel
• Interviewing witnesses
• Preparing clients for direct and cross-examinations
• Drafting statements of proposed disposition and pretrial memoranda

Requirements:

• Prior courtroom experience handling divorce matters is required
• Strong writing, communication, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating with a supportive team

Position available immediately. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
We offer retirement benefits, paid time off, and additional employee benefits.

About Cohen Forman Barone:

Cohen Forman Barone (CFB) is a boutique, multi-disciplinary litigation firm based in Midtown Manhattan, with a focus on criminal, immigration, and matrimonial/family law. Our partners bring decades of courtroom experience and are recognized educators in their respective fields. We pride ourselves on a collaborative and supportive team environment where attorneys and staff work closely together to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Bonus pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Matrimonial attorney: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10022 (Required)

Work Location: In person