Experienced Family Law Attorney
About Duke Law Firm, P.C.
We are a family law firm, dedicated to serving clients throughout an eight-county area. We are thriving and growing, and always seeking to add great people to our team. To join us, you must meet our core values by being: Attentively Dependable. Compassionately Assertive. Confidently Skilled. At Duke Law Firm, we set ourselves apart by providing a place where great work gets recognized and rewarded. If you are a hard worker who thrives on being compensated based on performance metrics rather than who knows who or who has been there the longest, this is the place for you.
Description
Experienced Family Law Attorney
Join a growing New York family law firm where performance is recognized and rewarded.
Duke Law Firm, P.C. has grown significantly in recent years—and we’re continuing to build. If you want a family law role where your work directly impacts your compensation, growth, and opportunity (not tenure or office politics), this could be the right fit.
About Duke Law Firm, P.C.
We’re a family law firm serving clients across an eight-county region in the Southern Tier and Western New York . For more than 25 years , we’ve helped individuals and families find clarity and resolution during life’s most difficult transitions—divorce, custody disputes, support matters, and family court proceedings.
Our core values matter here. We look for team members who are:
Attentively Dependable
Compassionately Assertive
Confidently Skilled
We’re also investing in our future, including a new Client Experience Center in Lakeville, NY planned to open in 2026 , near Conesus Lake.
Why you'll want to join our firm (and stay):
Competitive compensation with upside: base + percentage of billed fees
Fast ramp-up with potential to reach a full caseload by Day 90
Hybrid/remote flexibility (with required court appearances)
Mentoring + training with direct access to leadership
Strong support staff model so attorneys can focus on practicing law
Modern technology and efficient systems to help you do your best work
A collaborative, growth-minded environment that recognizes results
Team events, including regular outings, our annual boat day, and holiday party!
What you’ll do
As a Family Law Associate Attorney, you’ll manage your own cases while collaborating with experienced attorneys and a dedicated team.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage family law matters from intake through resolution, including:
Divorce / matrimonial actions
Child custody and visitation
Child support / spousal support (maintenance)
Other Family Court proceedings
Draft and review legal documents: pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, affidavits, etc.
Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
Communicate clearly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
Regularly litigate, including hearings, trials, conferences, and other proceedings as needed
Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support teams to deliver an excellent client experience
Required qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license in good standing to practice in New York State
Family law experience of two years preferred; one year is required (divorce/custody/support and/or family court work)
Strong client-service mindset and high ethical standards
Highly responsive to clients and skilled in communication, organization, and case management
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
Preferred (nice-to-have) experience
Experience managing a caseload with deadlines and performance metrics
Comfort with practice management technology and modern workflows
Billable hours structure
Compensation & benefits
Annual compensation: $85,000 – $170,000
Structure: Base salary + percentage of billed fees , plus performance incentives
Benefits include:
Health and dental insurance
401(k) / retirement plan
Potential for uncapped PTO (based on role/performance/coverage)
Additional bonuses based on performance and incentives
Mileage reimbursement for required travel to court appearances
Firm-sponsored offsite events
Professional development, training, and mentoring program
Direct access to leadership
Advanced technology and a unique support staff system designed to help attorneys focus on practicing law
Work location & schedule
This position is hybrid remote in Lakeville, NY 14480 . Court appearances and certain in-person needs require local/regional driving, with mileage reimbursement when applicable.
Our firm has grown over the last few years. Join our firm, and grow with us!
Salary
$85,000 - $170,000 per year
