Associate Attorney Entry Level (Corporate)

Job Description

Job Description

Hochheiser & Akmal PLLC, a premier corporate boutique law firm based in Garden City, New York, is seeking an entry-level associate to join its Corporate Department. H&A offers a successful candidate the opportunity to work on complex and cutting-edge commercial transactions for national and multinational companies in a convenient, suburban environment. The firm’s culture is centered around the concept of providing a unique law firm experience for both our clients and our associates. Our clients value our ability to practice at the crossroads of business and law by providing business-driven, practical legal advice. Our attorneys are highly-trained and carefully selected and enjoy the opportunity to work in an energetic and dynamic think tank atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct legal research and draft research memos

· Analyze and summarize changes to law

· Support the senior attorneys on projects and tasks as needed

Skills & Profile:

· Strong Westlaw experience

· Proven strong legal research, writing and analytical skills

· Ability to interpret, analyze, organize and express complex legal material quickly and accurately

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

· Ability to work independently and proactively meet deadlines and achieve individual objectives within larger team projects and goals

· High levels of self-direction, self-motivation and energy

· Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

· Ability to effectively relate to and build relationships with all levels of staff

· Ability to thrive in a team environment

· Desire to gain experience and contribute to general corporate matters

Qualifications:

· Admission to the New York Bar

· One (1)+ years of relevant experience

· Strong academic background with journal and/or moot court experience

· Strong computer abilities, including use of Microsoft Office products; Word, Outlook and Excel highly preferred