Matrimonial and Probate Associate Attorney BridgeView Law Group seeks a part-time associate with at least five years of matrimonial and/or Probate and estate planning experience to join its Rochester, NY office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated attorney who wants to be an integral part of a team and build a practice focused on problem-solving and client counseling through life’s difficult transitions, but whose own life does not support a 40-hour in-office work week. We are a multi-jurisdiction firm (NY and FL) offering a variety of process options to our clients, including collaborative law, mediation and litigation. Admission to the NY bar is essential; admission to the FL bar is a bonus. Candidates must have excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills; knowledge and understanding of New York state court procedural and evidentiary rules; proven project management skills; experience in providing practical and creative advice and client solutions; demonstrated ability to work directly with clients to provide quality representation and service; and be able to effectively delegate and supervise staff. We offer support in your professional development, a flexible work schedule and an open, authentic work environment. Ideal Qualifications Experience providing divorce and/or estate planning and probate counseling to individual clients, conducting legal research and writing and advising on matters involving family law, including divorce, custody, child support, property division; and/or involving probate and estate planning, including wills, trusts, probate and administration of estates in New York. Experience litigating matrimonial, custody and support cases with senior attorney oversight including investigating client’s claims, taking and defending depositions, engaging in the discovery process, preparing and arguing motions in Family and Supreme Court. Mediation and/or Collaborative law training is helpful but not required. Proficiency in reviewing, advising on, and drafting settlement proposals, agreements, Orders and related items. Ability to manage multiple litigation and client projects efficiently and effectively including effective management of priorities and deadlines and appropriate supervision and use of staff and other resources. BridgeView Law Group, PLLC supports the flexibility provided by a hybrid work model. Our attorneys are asked to work in the office a portion of the week to support and benefit from in-person connection and collaboration. We also offer a competitive compensation package which includes regular bonus pay, a 401(k) plan (for full time employees), and a variety of other benefits. BridgeView Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (preferably briefs or memoranda not edited by others) to Kelly@bridgeview.law or to Kelly Ciccone, Esq., BridgeView Law Group, PLLC, 160 Allens Creek Road Suite 270, Rochester, NY 14618.
