Associate Attorney

Company: The Colwell Law Group
Location: Rensselaer
Posted on: October 5, 2024

Job Description:

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 base salary plus quarterly bonus opportunities.



Benefits:



--- Continuous focus on professional growth
--- Supportive and cooperative work environment
--- Enjoy early Fridays during summer
--- Strong emphasis on work-life balance
--- Competitive compensation including bonuses
--- Clearly defined career advancement opportunities


Key Highlights:
Prioritization of employee and client success

Recognitions:
Voted as one of the Best Places to Work in the NY Capital Region for 2023. Consistently ranked among America's Top 500 Law Firms * Recognized as one of America's Fastest Growing Companies by INC5000 At The Colwell Law Group, LLC (CLG), we have been delivering exceptional legal services to the Capital Region and nearby counties for more than twenty years. Our outstanding reputation stems from our client-focused approach, where we collaborate closely with clients to comprehend their legal requirements, prioritize their objectives, and lead them toward successful resolutions. Our team at CLG adopts a team-oriented strategy, harnessing the diverse skills and vast experience of our legal experts. This collaborative effort consistently yields positive outcomes and adds significant value to our clients' matters. We are dedicated to upholding our fundamental values of empathy, leadership, and perseverance in every facet of our practice.

Responsibilities:
--- Provide legal representation and support to clients in Albany, NY, dealing with family legal matters like divorce, child custody, spousal support, adoption, and other related issues.
--- Conduct thorough legal research and prepare various legal documents, including petitions, motions, and settlement agreements, for cases involving family law and divorce.
--- Advocate for clients in court proceedings, including trials and hearings, ensuring their interests are represented effectively in family law and divorce cases.
--- Offer client counseling services, guiding them on their legal rights, responsibilities, and potential outcomes concerning family law and divorce matters.
--- Manage a caseload of family law and divorce cases, maintaining regular communication with clients to keep them updated on case progress.
--- Participate in negotiation sessions aimed at reaching settlements outside of court and engaging in alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation.
--- Collaborate with the Regional Managing Attorney to foster a supportive work environment and mentor a team of legal professionals.
--- Travel to various courts and proceedings across central New York State, with occasional travel to Albany and Saratoga Springs, NY, as needed.
--- Meet the billable hour requirement set by the firm and work closely with the billing department to ensure precise client billing.

Qualifications:
--- Medical coverage with a national network and the firm pays for 75% of the Employee portion
--- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% matching
--- Health, dental, vision/Rx, pet, Aflac and life insurance policy options
--- Company paid $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
--- Paid time off 1 week personal, 2 weeks vocation and 7 paid holidays
--- Open-door leadership philosophy
--- Professional, diverse, inclusive, respectful, and friendly workplace environment
--- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for this position.

About Company:
Medical coverage with a national network and the firm pays for 75% of the Employee portion401(k) retirement plan with 4% matchingHealth, dental, vision/Rx, pet, Aflac, and life insurance policy optionsCompany paid $50,000 Life Insurance PolicyPaid time off 1 week personal, 2 weeks vacation and 7 paid holidaysOpen-door leadership philosophyProfessional, diverse, inclusive, respectful, and friendly workplace environmentA valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for this positionMust pass a background check

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