Associate Attorney, New York

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates

$90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice law in New York
  • 1+ years of relevant legal experience
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with all levels of the firm
  • Proficient legal research skills, familiarity with LexisNexis preferred

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and supervise a diverse caseload for clients in New York
  • Communicate regularly with clients about their cases
  • Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and agreements
  • Negotiate and communicate with opposing parties to settle claims
  • Conduct legal research on contract law and consumer law issues
  • Travel for court appearances as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Comprehensive training and mentorship
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off
  • Supportive and intelligent team environment
Full Job Description
Associate Attorney, New York

Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

Department: Legal - Attorney

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York Office

Compensation: $90,000 / year

Associate Attorney

We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in New York. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm's headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm's clients in New York.
  • Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
  • Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
  • Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
  • Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
  • While this role is hybrid, you may be required to travel for in court appearances.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Must be currently admitted to practice law in New York
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
  • Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
  • Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus


Benefits
  • Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
  • Training & Guidance
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • 401K Benefits with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • An incredible team of smart and supportive people!

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