Are you an experienced family law Attorney who thrives in a collaborative, client-centered environment? Vacca Family Law Group is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled Associate Attorney to join our compassionate and forward-thinking team.
This full-time hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful family law matters in a non-litigation-focused practice that values mediation, collaboration, and preserving relationships.
$120,000 - $150,000 plus performance bonuses
Responsibilities:- Effectively execute strategy on all cases for which you are the responsible Attorney or those cases assigned to you by the Managing Attorney from inception through settlement and closure.
- Assume responsibility for the competent provision of mediation and legal services, including drafting settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, memos to clients, and status updates.
- Work with other members of the legal team to develop a case strategy and provide direction to paralegals and legal assistants.
- Serve as principal contact between the Firm and the clients on cases assigned to you and advise such clients regarding their legal rights, obligations, and best interests.
- Gather and organize financial information and create financial reports.
- Analyze case-specific issues and documentation, and conduct legal and other research as needed.
- Move cases through the process in accordance with goals and established milestones.
- Foster and maintain an excellent rapport with clients through consistent communication to provide information on the firm’s behalf and respond to their questions.
- Track and record time daily on client matters and administrative tasks.
- Prepare necessary memoranda and reports to ensure accurate documentation of the file.
- Demonstrate strong. communication skills and problem-solving skills to work with all levels of staff and clients.
- Ensure that all CLEs are completed prior to license renewal deadlines and that said bar license is in good standing.
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Admitted and in good standing with the NY State Bar.
- 5+ years of experience in family law.
- Mediation certification and strong mediation experience.
- Collaborative Divorce certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire).
We are a mission-driven, modern firm dedicated to helping families restructure, not destroy themselves-through divorce and other transitions. Our culture is supportive, respectful, and deeply invested in the growth and success of every team member. You'll be empowered to lead, collaborate, and make a real impact in the lives of clients.
We offer:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) after 6 months.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Company paid, and employee shared Health insurance.
- PTO and Holiday Pay.
- Hybrid work environment.
Vacca Family Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
