Description:

A leading Hispanic Law Firm in the New York Metropolitan Area is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney admitted in New York for its litigation practice based in its Melville, NY office.

Candidate must be admitted to the New York bar with 2 – 5 years' litigation experience. This position will primarily focus on foreclosure defense, landlord/tenant, divorce and family law, general litigation, criminal defense, probate/administrations, and real estate. Experience may also include clerkship with Judges in a relevant field, or internships with the Public Defender's office, District Attorney's office, etc.

Fluency in Spanish is preferred, and a desire to genuinely assist clients is mandatory. Candidates must be willing to learn new areas of law, take an open-minded approach to gaining new experiences, and develop as a well-rounded litigation attorney.

Admission to Connecticut and/or New Jersey bars is a plus and encouraged if offered a position.

Candidate must possess the following skills:

Must be able to prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs as needed.
Must be able to appear in various courts, both in person and virtually. In person appearances, require access to a car.
Must be able to direct cases through litigation cycle, review new files for coverage, and develop a cost effective litigation strategy.
Must be able to think strategically and handle large volume of cases.
Must be a team player, reliable, and demonstrate ability to work directly with clients, many of whom only speak Spanish.
Must be able to organize and track case status and assist in the management of attorney court appearances, calendars and client matters.
Must have good writing and communication skills, ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule, ability to multi-task, in depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles, and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
Fluency in Spanish is a major plus.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams/Zoom software.
Admission to the New York State bar with 2 – 5 years' litigation experience is mandatory.
Admission to the New Jersey State bar, Connecticut State bar, Federal District Courts, and/or bankruptcy court is a plus.

Application should include:

Resume
Cover letter
Writing sample of a motion, brief, or similar legal document, written solely by the candidate, with any necessary redactions
Letter of recommendation are not necessary but will be considered

Benefits include:

Health insurance including dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
401k
Paid time off
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Incentives to bring in clients and build a book of business
Paid for membership to two bar associations
Paid for CLEs
Reimbursement of certain expenses, including travel costs related to court appearances, bar dues, etc.
Friendly atmosphere with periodic firm events, including catered dinners, judicial fundraisers, etc.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year