Senior Divorce & Family Law Litigation Attorney

Location: NYC / Hybrid

Are you a seasoned New York matrimonial litigator who still loves the courtroom — and mentoring the next generation?

RLF Family Law, a boutique family law practice founded by Ksenia Rudyuk, is growing — and we’re looking for a Senior Divorce & Family Law Attorney who wants to help shape the future of our firm.

This is a rare opportunity to lead our legal department, guide a talented team, and make a positive impact on the New York legal community — all while practicing with integrity, compassion, and purpose.

• Hybrid flexibility
• Mentorship and leadership role
• Competitive, negotiable compensation (with arrangements for your own book of business) – $200,000+

If you’re ready to bring your experience, ethics, and vision to a firm that values excellence and humanity — we’d love to meet you.

Senior Divorce & Family Law Litigation Attorney (Mentorship-Opportunity | Hybrid)

New York, NY | Hybrid (In-office: 1 World Trade Center & Remote Flexibility) RLF Family Law.

About Us

Founded by Ksenia Rudyuk, RLF Family Law is a boutique New York City practice devoted exclusively to divorce and family law primarily in Manhattan and Brooklyn. We are known for our integrity, strategic advocacy, and compassion in complex, high-conflict, and high-net-worth matters.

As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking a senior attorney who shares our values — someone who will help us expand ethically, with compassion, integrity, and purpose, while making a positive impact in the New York legal and civil community. We are looking for an attorney who enjoys litigation and who could serve as a leader to the junior staff.

The Role

This is more than a senior attorney position — it’s an opportunity to shape a growing firm and take charge of its legal department.

You will be the first senior-level hire in this capacity, working directly with the Founder to build, mentor, and lead the firm’s litigation and family law team.

We’re looking for an accomplished Divorce & Family Law Litigator (10–12+ years of experience) who:

• Loves the practice of law and courtroom advocacy
• Finds fulfillment in mentoring, teaching, and developing others
• Wants to help design and elevate a firm’s legal culture and standards
• Thrives in a collaborative, boutique environment
• Desires to focus on practicing law, not operations

This role may be ideal for a solo practitioner ready to join a respected, resource-rich firm — without the day-to-day burden of running a business, or someone who is ready to leave Big Law but wants to remain a part of a Firm.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, manage and work on complex matrimonial and family law cases from start to finish

• Provide hands-on mentorship and supervision to associates, clerks, and paralegals

• Shape and oversee the firm’s litigation strategy, systems, and professional standards

• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, handle hearings, trials, and appeals

• Partner with the Founder on firm strategy, growth, and attorney development

• Foster client relationships built on integrity, transparency, and trust

• What We’re Looking For

• 10–12+ years of New York divorce and family law litigation experience

• Excellent courtroom, writing, and negotiation skills

• High emotional intelligence, ethics, and professionalism

• Excellent reputation in the NYC legal community

• Compensation & Growth

• Billable hours requirement: reasonable, sustainable, and negotiable

• Salary: negotiable and open to discussion, starting at $200,000+

• The firm’s strong financial foundation allows for a competitive and rewarding compensation package, with room to grow in the years ahead.

• Attorneys who bring a book of business will receive tailored compensation arrangements, reflecting the value of their client relationships and contributions to the firm’s continued success.

• Why Join Us

• Shape the Firm: play a defining role in building and leading the legal department

• Hybrid Flexibility: combine in-person collaboration with remote autonomy

• No Operational Stress: focus on law, not management and operational headaches

• Collaborative Culture: work closely with the Founder and a strong, supportive team

• Ethical, Purpose-Driven Mission: help elevate family law practice in NY

• Long-Term Stability: join a high-performing firm with consistent growth and vision

• From Our Founder

• “We are building a firm grounded in excellence, empathy, and ethics. If you still love the art and purpose of lawyering — and want to help shape a firm, lead a team, and inspire others — I would love to hear from you.”

• — Ksenia Rudyuk, Founder

• All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.