Associate Attorney needed for Syracuse office

A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for their Syracuse, NY office. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling matters from inception to conclusion, with a focus on estate planning, administration, and litigation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in these areas, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and demonstrate proficiency in legal research and analysis.

Duties:

• Handle matters from inception to conclusion, particularly in estate planning, administration, and litigation.
• Represent clients in New York State Courts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on estate planning, administration, and litigation issues.
• Draft legal documents, including wills, trusts, and pleadings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and court personnel.
• Utilize online filing and research sites for case-related tasks.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff on case strategy and development.
• Ensure compliance with legal deadlines and requirements.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of estate planning, administration, and litigation experience.
• Experience practicing in New York State Courts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with online filing and research sites.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Estate planning, administration, and litigation experience.
• Legal research and analytical abilities.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Online filing and research proficiency.
• Case management and organizational skills.

This law firm was founded over nine decades ago to serve the financial community. Their areas of practice include litigation, family law, personal injury, real estate, land use planning, banking, insurance defense, intellectual property, and more. The firm is located in New York.