Description:
Thomas, Drohan, Waxman & Petigrow LLP (www.tdwplaw.com), located in the Hudson Valley region of New York, is seeking an associate attorney with 0-7 years of experience for our growing law firm. Recent law school graduates invited to apply.Our firm offers a multitude of management-side legal services to educational, municipal and private clients throughout the Hudson Valley area. Our firm has been representing school districts, higher education institutions, public libraries, municipalities and private employers for decades.
Responsibilities may include:
- Providing general counsel in a variety of subject areas, including, but not limited to, labor and employment; special education; discrimination, harassment and bullying; Title IX, student and employee discipline; Freedom of Information Law; business issues; and public construction projects
- Handling administrative hearings, client trainings, litigation, and union negotiations
- Direct client contact
- Travel to client meetings throughout the Hudson Valley from our office in Hopewell Junction, NY (no overnight travel required)
Qualifications:
- 0-7 years' experience
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school or graduating in May 2025 from an ABA accredited law school
- Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
- Experience in labor, employment, municipal and/or education law or relevant coursework a plus
