Senior Divorce & Family Law Attorney
We are looking for an experienced divorce and family law attorney to help manage our growing team of attorneys. This candidate will be responsible for developing case strategy, collaborating with the managing partner, Elizabeth A. Douglas, Esq., on case assignments and management, and delivering impactful results for our clients and their families.
Location: White Plains, NY — In-Office
Salary: $160,000 – $200,000 base (DOE) + performance bonus + competitive benefits.
Must-have: Minimum 7+ years of hands-on divorce/family law experience
Who We Are
We’re a forward-thinking, boutique divorce & family law firm. Our office is high-tech, compassionate, and growth-oriented. With modern systems, collaborative workflows, and thoughtful legal strategy, we serve high-net-worth clients who expect premium service backed by integrity.
What You'll Do
- Lead complex divorce and family law matters from client intake through strategy, discovery, negotiation, trial, and settlement;
- Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff;
- Oversee case staffing, workflow efficiency, and quality control;
- Engage prospective high-end clients in intake meetings and serve as a firm strategic representative;
- Develop firm-wide best practices, support business development, and refine operational system.
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum 7+ years of substantive divorce / family law experience, with exposure to high-asset and complex cases;
- Proven supervisory or leadership experience managing legal teams or associates;
- Excellent communication, trial preparation, and client counseling skills;
- Tech-forward mindset; familiarity with practice-management systems, digital workflows, and efficient project delivery
- Passion for delivering empathetic, strategic advocacy in emotionally sensitive cases.
Why Join Us?
- Annual performance bonus, full benefits (health, dental, PTO, retirement), CLE & professional development allowance
- Big leadership opportunity: build and manage our legal team, influence firm strategy, and scale our operations with integrity and innovation
Application Requirements
To ensure alignment, please include the following:
- Validate your 7+ years of divorce/family law practice;
- Describe supervisory experience or leadership of legal teams;
- Share a recent case example involving complex strategy or high assets;
- Confirm your ability to work in-office in White Plains, NY.
Only candidates who include all requested details and meet minimum qualifications will be considered.
To apply, submit your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@douglaslaw.com that highlights:
- Your expertise in supervising/juggling complex divorce and family law matters
- Specific leadership or team management examples
- Why you’re excited to help lead a growth-oriented, tech-forward family law firm
Join us and lead impactful family law cases, mentor a talented team, and help shape the future of modern, client-centered legal service.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where all legal professionals can thrive.
