Entry Level Attorney - Philly

Friedman-Vartolo-LL; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Fitness reimbursement

401(k) with match

Job summary

Friedman Vartolo LLP seeks an Entry Level Associate Attorney admitted (or pending admission) in PA to join our Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate is aggressive, motivated and can deliver high-quality legal work.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing pleadings, appearing at conferences and hearings, and supporting the team as needed. Pre-admission salary starts at $70,000 with post-admission at $75,000 plus a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, oral communication and research skills.
• Ability to draft, review and file pleadings with attention to detail.
• Strong motivation and work ethic, with willingness to travel to local courts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and file summons and complaint, dispositive motions and other pleadings.
• Attend settlements, status conferences and other hearings as required.
• Travel to local state courts for conferences and hearings when needed.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Research skills

Education

Pennsylvania Bar admission (admitted or pending)

Job description

The Company

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with over 300 employees providing top-tier legal services to our clients in seven states. While our legal expertise sets us apart, it's our mindset that drives us forward. We bring a fresh, fast-paced energy that drives our momentum and shapes how we approach every challenge.

We are a company that chooses to dig deeper, solving problems at the root instead of settling for surface fixes. Here, there are no passengers because every individual adds value, owns outcomes, and moves the firm forward. With an underdog mentality, we embrace constant elevation, always sharpening, always climbing, and never coasting. When challenges come, we row together and lean in as one team to get the job done, no matter what.

The Position

Friedman Vartolo LLP is seeking an Entry Level Associate Attorney who is admitted (or pending admission) in PA to join our rapidly growing firm. We are seeking an attorney who is ready and willing to put in the work to succeed individually and to help us grow. The ideal candidate is aggressive, has effective communication skills, is highly motivated and hardworking. The right individual will be able to provide the quality of work that our clients have come to expect from our firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, Review and File Summons & Complaint, Dispositive Motions, and other relevant responsive pleadings.
• Position may require travel to local state courts to appear on settlement conferences, status conferences and other dispositive motions/hearings.
• Appear on settlement conferences, status conferences and other dispositive motions/hearings.

Requirements

• Applicants must be admitted (or pending admission) in Pennsylvania
• Excellent written, oral communication and research skills
• Appear on settlement conferences, status conferences and other dispositive motions/hearings.
• Prior lender-side default services experience is a plus but not required

Compensation/Benefits

Compensation is $70,000 Pre-admission/$75,000 Post-admission. We also offer a full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, fitness reimbursement, and 401(k) with match.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Friedman Vartolo to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Friedman Vartolo. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Recruitment at [e-mail] to request an accommodations.

Location

Philadelphia, PA office