Job Title: Associate Attorney/Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Job Responsibilities:
The Boutique Law Firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for immediate hire to work in-office in Flushing, New York. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in the state of New York and have at least three years of experience, enabling them to handle cases independently. The candidate should have hands-on experience in two or more of the following areas: commercial litigation, divorce, trademark, landlord-tenant, and labor law litigations.
The primary responsibilities of the Associate Attorney include:
- Establishing and managing a litigation department
- Preparing and drafting pleadings
- Drafting discovery demands and responses
- Drafting motions and oppositions
- Defending and taking depositions
- Making court appearances for motions, conferences, and trials
- Handling appeals
Additionally, the firm is offering several law clerk positions focused on immigration law, real estate transactions, and litigation. The law clerks are expected to:
- Possess strong writing and oral communication skills in English
- Be self-starters and efficient workers
- Demonstrate good client skills and follow-up
- Preferably be bilingual in Chinese and English
- Exhibit specialized knowledge of complex immigration laws, real estate transactions, litigation, legal research methods, and legal analysis
The law clerks are also responsible for:
- Spotting relevant facts and legal issues in client cases and analyzing them in relation to applicable laws
- Applying knowledge through drafting professional and well-argued legal memoranda and supporting documents
- Performing in-depth legal research, analysis, and drafting to prepare legal documents
- Preparing clients' immigration applications and real estate transactions
- Supporting attorneys in immigration hearings and in litigation
Education and Experience Information:
For the Associate Attorney position:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of New York
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation is required
- Prior litigation legal experience is a must
- English must be the candidate's mother tongue
For the Law Clerk positions:
- A JD degree is preferred, but degrees in other fields are considered
- Must have strong writing and oral communication skills in English
- Bilingual skills in Chinese and English are a plus
Salary Information:
The salary for the Associate Attorney position ranges from $55,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience (DOE). Salary details for the law clerk positions are not specified in the text.
This job description outlines the essential responsibilities and requirements for the positions available at the Boutique Law Firm. Candidates are expected to have the necessary qualifications and skills to fulfill their roles effectively, with a focus on litigation and legal analysis, as well as the ability to manage and support complex legal matters.
