Junior Associate

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Roslyn Heights (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Career growth programs

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an Associate Attorney with strong legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and take on increasing responsibility.

You will work with experienced attorneys and staff on litigation and transactional matters across trusts & estates, business law, and other areas. The role involves researching, drafting pleadings and contracts, preparing for hearings and depositions, client communication, and supporting attorneys

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in the applicable state or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional judgment, integrity, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal authorities.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with case preparation, discovery, depositions, hearings, negotiations, and trials as applicable.
• Review and analyze documents, evidence, contracts, and other relevant materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, government agencies, and other parties.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and meet applicable deadlines.
• Assist senior attorneys with strategy, case management, and client matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Priority management

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

A full-service law firm with over 50 years of experience, offering personalized legal solutions across diverse practice areas including trusts & estates, business law, and litigation, with offices in New York, Long Island, and New Jersey.

Role:

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, sound judgment, excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.

The Associate Attorney will work closely with experienced attorneys and firm staff on a variety of legal matters, including legal research, drafting pleadings and correspondence, preparing for hearings and depositions, communicating with clients, and supporting attorneys throughout the litigation or transactional process.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal authorities.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with case preparation, discovery, depositions, hearings, negotiations, and trials, as applicable.
• Review and analyze documents, evidence, contracts, and other relevant materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, government agencies, and other parties.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and meet applicable deadlines.
• Assist senior attorneys with strategy, case management, and client matters.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in [State] or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional judgment, integrity, and discretion.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Compensation:

$80-100k+ depending on experience
A competitive compensation package will be available for this position including Base Salary, Annual bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401K match program, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, career growth programs, and much more!