Senior Attorney - Municipal Employees Legal Services (MELS) Matrimonial Unit (Team P)

Senior Attorneys work under the supervision of the Supervising Attorney (s) on the Unit in which they are assigned. In the absence of a Supervising Attorney due to vacation, sick leave, etc., the Senior Attorney assumes the full responsibility of a Supervising Attorney. Salary Range: $107,515.00 - $130,863.00 per AnnumThe duties of the Senior Attorney on the Matrimonial Unit include, but are not limited toResponsibilities• Handling complex matrimonial law matters;• Reviewing cases of other team members to assure competent legal practice and adherence to prescribed practices and procedures;• Acting as a resource and providing training and mentorship to other attorneys and legal support staff;• Providing telephone advice;• Covering intake and court appearances and trials for staff;• Reviewing and closing legal files on a timely basis.Qualifications• Juris Doctorate; A member in good standing of the New York State Bar.• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in matrimonial law.• Superior leadership, time management and organizational skills.• Ability to maintain contemporaneous and detailed case management notes.• Ability to handle multiple complex assignments with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.• Experience in supervising, training and mentoring staff.• Ability to work with co-workers in a professional and non-confrontational manner.• Excellent legal research and legal writing skills.• Demonstrated trial and litigation experience.• Bi-lingual Spanish speakers encouraged to apply.Anyone interested in this position, should send resume and cover letter to Jacqueline Francis, , Director of MELS, by the end of the business day on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.