Jr. Associate Attorney

Cabanillas & Associates, P.C.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Hispanic Law Firm in the New York Metropolitan Area is seeking a motivated Junior Associate Attorney for its Family Practice focusing on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). Candidates must be admitted to practice law in New York, and fluency in Spanish is a plus. The role includes court appearances and legal document preparation, offering a supportive environment with benefits such as health insurance and competitive salary.

Benefits

Health insurance including dental and vision coverage

Accrued paid time off

Paid for CLEs

Friendly atmosphere with periodic firm events

Hands on mentoring by senior attorneys

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in New York; newly admitted attorneys considered.
• Ability to prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle court appearances and draft legal documents including petitions and motions.
• Review legal documents prepared by legal assistants and manage an independent caseload.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Good writing and communication skills

Ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule

Education

Admitted to practice law in New York

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

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A leading Hispanic Law Firm in the New York Metropolitan Area is seeking a highly motivated Junior Associate Attorney admitted in New York for its Family Practice focused on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) for its Jamaica, NY office.

Candidate must be admitted to practice, and newly admitted attorneys will be considered. Experience may also include having worked in a law clinic in law school, internship/clerkship with judges, internships, or externships.

Responsibilities Include:

• Court appearances (status conferences and hearings)
• Draft legal documents including petitions, waivers, motions and appeals
• Review legal documents drafted by legal assistants and paralegals
• Independently handle caseloads
• Advise clients on legal matters

Candidate must possess the following skills:

· Fluency in Spanish a plus and a desire to genuinely assist clients.

· Must be able to prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs as needed.

· Must be able to appear in various courts, both in person and virtually.

· 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.

· 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.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams/Zoom software.

· Admission to the New Jersey Bar, Connecticut Bar, Federal District Courts, or Bankruptcy Court a plus.

Application should include:

· Writing sample of a motion, brief, or similar legal document, written solely by the candidate, with any necessary redactions; writing sample can be a document prepared in law school if necessary

· Letters of recommendation are not necessary but will be considered

Benefits include:

· Health insurance including dental and vision coverage

· Accrued paid time off

· Competitive salary commensurate with experience

· Paid for CLEs

· Reimbursement of certain expenses, including travel costs related to court appearances, bar dues, etc.

· Friendly atmosphere with periodic firm events

· Hands on mentoring by senior attorneys

Please send a resume with cover letter to Lorraine Lopez – HR Manager [e-mail]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jamaica, NY 11435

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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