Miller Zeiderman is New York's pre-eminent matrimonial practice. We are adding to our team and looking for a top-tier experienced Associate with 3-5 years of experience in the field. This is a position with a path to partnership for the right candidateResponsibilitiesConsistently manage an independent caseload successfully, interact with clients on a daily basis, and frequently appear in Supreme and/or Family Court.Excellent writing skills.Conduct settlement conferences, negotiate, draft and finalize Stipulations of Settlement and Separation Agreements.Conduct all aspects of pre-trial discovery, including primary and third-party depositions.Supervise and direct mediation sessions and offer effective legal advice.Organize and record all official documents required to file cases.Coordinate with staff to prepare an extensive brief on each case that goes to trial.Uphold a steady schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences.Respond to the urgent needs of clients.Attend trials and court proceedings.Attempt to resolve complex claims and reach a settlement outside of court through alternative dispute resolution.Draft, negotiate, and review court documents such as pleadings or witness statements.Interact with a variety of other professionals including financial experts, accountants, psychologists, doctors, social workers, and police officers.Research historical cases.Effectively and empathetically manage emotionally unpredictable situations.Travel within the New York City Metropolitan area is expected for this position.Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceCOVID-19 considerations:   All employees are required to have had their Covid vaccine.  If you have worked on any cases that involved the firm - please disclose to avoid any conflicts.