Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Associate Attorney to join our team! You will work directly with our Managing Partner to support the litigation of high-net-worth divorce matters--including complex property and asset division and contested child custody. And, over time you will work independently to develop your own practice/client base.

This Associate Attorney will be responsible for ensuring that all legal matters are handled in a professional and efficient manner. Expect a lot of client interaction and client management---where clients often suffer from have severe stress, anxiety, and display emotional volatility

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for the following:

• Preparation/drafting of pleadings, notices, subpoenas, and affidavits;
• Litigation preparation and trial support;
• Manage and coordination of discovery, document exchanges and the related filings;
• Providing legal and administrative support to attorneys;
• Assist in taking and receiving depositions;
• Interacting with third-party experts (private investigators, business evaluation professionals, accounting and tax professionals, etc.)
• Legal research;
• Analyzing conflicts in legal matters and advising clients on solutions;
• Coordinating and preparing administrative reports;
• Assisting in the review of legal documents for accuracy and completeness;
• Communicating with senior attorneys and firm partners to ensure cases are handled efficiently;
• Ensuring confidentiality;

Requirements include:

• Courtroom and litigation experience is a plus;
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with a GPA of 3.6 (Law Review, Moot Court, etc. a plus);
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar;
• Must present as articulate, highly sophisticated with a high social IQ;
• Common sense is a must;
• Elite research and analytical skills;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills must be a given;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Strong working knowledge of Connecticut Family Law, Case Law, Statutes; and Connecticut Rules of Practice a plus;
• Strong working knowlege of New York Family Law, Case Law, Statutes, and NY Rules of Practice is plus;
• Admission to the New York Bar is a plus;
• Knowledge and expreience with the Appellate process in Connecticut is a plus;

Company Description

Needle | Cuda is a Fairfield County Divorce and Family Law Firm offering personalized, experienced, and aggressive representation in all family issues such as divorce, alimony, asset and property division, business valuations, restraining orders, custody, child support, parenting plans, relocation, post-judgment modifications, prenuptial and post nuptial agreements.

Our firm proudly serves clients from Greenwich to Westport and the surrounding towns and communities.

We pride ourselves on providing "Guidance that Moves Lives Forward."

Our team is close-knit, focus, and highly motivated.

We are looking to add a new member of our team for the long-term,

Company Description

Needle | Cuda is a Fairfield County Divorce and Family Law Firm offering personalized, experienced, and aggressive representation in all family issues such as divorce, alimony, asset and property division, business valuations, restraining orders, custody, child support, parenting plans, relocation, post-judgment modifications, prenuptial and post nuptial agreements. \r\n\r\nOur firm proudly serves clients from Greenwich to Westport and the surrounding towns and communities.\r\n\r\nWe pride ourselves on providing "Guidance that Moves Lives Forward."\r\n\r\nOur team is close-knit, focus, and highly motivated. \r\n\r\nWe are looking to add a new member of our team for the long-term,