Junior Associate Attorney - Transportation and Infrastructure Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Associate Attorney specializing in Transportation and Infrastructure Law to join their team in New York City, NY. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant public and private projects that impact communities nationwide, providing a platform for professional growth and development.

Duties

• Serve as a key member of the Transportation practice, supporting environmental, energy, infrastructure, and real estate matters.
• Collaborate with partners, counsel, senior associates, and clients on various tasks, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and negotiating contracts.

Requirements

• 1 or more years of experience in transactional, administrative law, or litigation, or a judicial clerkship.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Action-oriented with a focus on client responsibility and personal improvement.

Education

• Law degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction (CA, NY, or DC preferred).

Skills

• Experience with matters before federal or state transportation agencies.
• Experience representing public transportation agencies.
• Experience in transactional matters involving federal grant funding.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a team-focused approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Group term life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Coverage for some public transportation costs.

Found in major metropolitan areas in three states, this NYC, New York, firm practices nationally on infrastructure, environmental, land use, real estate development, conservation, energy, transportation, and public-private partnerships law. They have worked with companies and public agencies and have also lent their expertise to airport, transit and transportation agency clients. Their attorneys are focused on a wide range of issues that deal with public and private entities working on compliance with local, state, and federal environmental law.