Associate Attorney

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Job Overview:
A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its team in Hopewell Junction, New York, serving clients across the Hudson Valley region. This expanding firm offers a collaborative environment where attorneys provide comprehensive legal counsel and representation to public-sector clients, including school districts, higher education institutions, public libraries, municipalities, and private employers. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to develop expertise across a wide array of legal disciplines while directly interacting with clients and handling diverse legal matters.

Duties:

• Deliver legal advice and guidance across areas such as:
  • Labor and employment matters
  • Special education law
  • Discrimination, harassment, and bullying cases
  • Title IX compliance and investigations
  • Student and employee discipline
  • Freedom of Information Law requests
  • Public contracting and construction projects
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and litigation.
• Conduct client training on legal compliance and policy issues.
• Participate in collective bargaining and union negotiations.
• Engage directly with clients to provide proactive legal counsel.
• Travel within the Hudson Valley region for client meetings (daytime travel only – no overnight stays required).

Requirements:

• 1 to 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Previous work in education law, municipal law, labor and employment law, or related fields is advantageous.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex legal information clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and responsiveness.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of New York and good standing.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis using primary and secondary sources.
• Drafting comprehensive legal documents, including opinions, contracts, and pleadings.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills for client training.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Familiarity with public sector and education-related legal issues is a plus.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Profit-sharing opportunities based on firm performance.
• Generous paid time off for vacation, illness, and personal needs.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes ongoing learning and career growth.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306