Associate Attorney

Jobot; City of Binghamton (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Varied case load

Full benefits

Flexibility

Collaborative environment

Book incentives

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney in Binghamton, NY for a hybrid, permanent role.

The ideal candidate will have NYS admission (or eligibility) and 2+ years of relevant experience across business, real estate, trusts, litigation, or labor and employment. Excellent writing, research, and drafting abilities are essential. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Active New York State bar admission or eligibility with ability to obtain promptly.
• 2+ years of attorney experience preferred; 3+ years noted as preferred in postings.
• Ability to handle a broad range of practice areas and collaborate across offices.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on a broad range of legal matters by practice area.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, pleadings, and estate planning documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear written analyses.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and agencies.
• Manage matters and deadlines with attorney and staff support.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's offices and practice groups.
• Travel to branch offices, courts, client locations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Drafting & negotiating

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Case management software

Job description

Associate Attorney

$90000 - $130000 per year | Binghamton, NY | Hybrid | Permanent

Well Respected Firm

A bit about us:

Founded in 1901 this firm has a long tradition of serving their community. They have grown to 14 offices in New York State and provide full service to their long-term and growing clientele.

If you are an attorney with a last 2+ years of experience and want to build a long term career at a firm with excellent tenure then

Why join us?

• Competitive Pay
• A chance to work on a varied case load or specialize
• Full Benefits Package
• Flexibility
• Collaborative Sophisticated Environment
• Candidates with a Book Eligible for other Incentives

Job Details

Attorney with a general practice background or a specialty in these areas are encouraged to apply:

• Business and Corporate Law
• Real Estate
• Trust and Estates
• Litigation
• Labor and Employment

Responsibilities will vary by practice area and may include:

• Advising and representing clients on a broad range of practice‑specific legal matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, pleadings, transactional and closing documents, estate‑planning documents, and other legal instruments.
• Conducting legal research and preparing clear, practical written analyses.
• Communicating regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, government agencies, and other parties.
• Managing matters and deadlines with appropriate attorney and staff support.
• Collaborating with attorneys and professionals across the firm’s offices and practice groups.
• Traveling to branch offices, courts, client locations, or other sites as client and business needs require

Admission to practice law in New York State, or eligibility for admission on motion with the ability to obtain admission promptly.

At least three years of relevant legal experience preferred; other experience levels may be considered.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Sound professional judgment and careful attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and remain organized.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong client‑service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard legal and business technology.

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