Attorney

Title: Senior Litigation Associate / Litigation Attorney (On-Site)

Salary: $120,000-170,000 Base, Annually depending on experience

Location: Yonkers, NY

About Smith Buss Jacobs LLP

We are offering the opportunity for a Litigation Attorney at a close-knit law firm to sit in the Yonkers, NY or Garden City, NY office. This position is for a Senior Litigation Associate looking to continue their career in litigation. For the past 30+ years, we have taken pride in our employee retention and providing superb service to our clients. With a team of Attorneys that have been awarded as SuperLawyers and with AV ratings, we focus on serving many large, prestigious clients throughout New York. As real-world problem solvers, we stand by our values of results, value, integrity, and intelligence.

Benefits:
• 15 PTO days and firm-observed holidays
• Health, dental, and life insurance for the employee and their dependents/family
• Flexible spending account
• 401K with matching 25% component and profit sharing plan offered once eligible
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• Training, professional development mentorship opportunities

Job Responsibilities To Include:
• Support the firm’s real estate, commercial litigation, and condominium cooperative practices
• Make court appearances and respond to discovery demands
• Draft pleadings and conduct legal research

Requirements:
• 8+ years of litigation experience outside of personal injury and immigration law
• Familiarity with CPLR, FRCP, e-filing, e-discovery and State and Federal court rules (mandatory)
• Experience with NYSCEF, table of authorities, and preparing documents for service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superb legal research skills
• Must have a car and able to drive to the office and court appearances

Preferred Skills:
• Experience working at the DA’s office

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Smith Buss Jacobs LLP is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Yonkers, NY office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Read more