Associate Attorney: Diverse Practice, Client-Driven Impact

Orion Placement; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney to join a well‑established, full‑service law firm in Binghamton, NY. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant legal experience and be admitted to the New York State bar or eligible for admission on motion with prompt entry to practice.

The role offers substantive client contact, collaboration across practice areas, and a focus on ownership of matters in a tight‑knit, in‑person office. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant attorney experience.
• New York State bar admission or eligibility for admission on motion with ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Experience in one or more areas: business and corporate law, real estate, trusts and estates, litigation, or labor and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on a broad range of sophisticated legal matters within your area of practice.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, pleadings, transactional documents, estate planning materials, and other legal instruments as applicable.
• Manage matters, deadlines, client communications, and strategic next steps with support from attorneys and professional staff.
• Conduct legal research and translate complex issues into practical, clear recommendations.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, government agencies, and other parties.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups and offices to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Build trusted client relationships and take increasing ownership of matters as your practice develops.
• Travel occasionally to courts, client locations, branch offices, or other sites as business needs require.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Negotiation

Client service

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney to join a well‑established, full‑service law firm in Binghamton, NY. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant legal experience and be admitted to the New York State bar or eligible for admission on motion with prompt entry to practice.

The role offers substantive client contact, collaboration across practice areas, and a focus on ownership of matters in a tight‑knit, in‑person office. Relocation assistance may be available.