Associate Attorney – Ithaca

Hancock Estabrook, LLP; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid maternity/paternity leave

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

Hancock Estabrook, LLP, a prominent law firm in Upstate New York, is hiring an associate attorney for their Ithaca office. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and experience in corporate or real estate law. Strong legal research and drafting skills are essential. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Remote work opportunities are also available.

Qualifications

• Associate level attorney position requiring a JD degree.
• Experience in corporate, municipal, nonprofit, real estate, or trusts and estates preferred.
• Strong writing and drafting skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Ithaca office and provide legal services.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and communicate with clients.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Legal research skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Drafting legal documents

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Hancock Estabrook, LLP, a leading Upstate New York law firm, is seeking an associate level attorney to join our Ithaca, New York office. Experience in corporate, municipal, nonprofit, real estate and/or trusts and estates matters is preferred. Candidates must have excellent written, verbal, legal research, analytical, organizational and time management skills and be strong at writing and drafting of legal documents.

We provide excellent compensation and employee benefits that include medical, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, paid maternity/paternity leave, a 401(k) profit‑sharing plan, and opportunities for remote work.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000 annually and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications and skill set.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume, references, college and law school transcripts, and a writing sample to [e-mail].

Hancock Estabrook, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.