Junior Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Latham, New York, United States Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC Full time
Job Overview

Are you a recent graduate from law school eager to collaborate with seasoned attorneys and paralegals? Our firm, Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC, is seeking a dedicated associate attorney to enhance our legal team. This role involves conducting legal research, drafting essential documents, maintaining client files, and providing support in legal matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in court hearings and legal proceedings, conducting thorough legal research while collaborating with senior attorneys to offer informed legal advice.
  • Assist clients in navigating legal challenges and determining effective strategies for resolution.
  • Organize and maintain accurate files for attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure seamless operations.
  • Work alongside clients and senior associates to facilitate efficient case resolution.
  • Draft legal documents such as correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
  • Manage the estate administration process from initiation to conclusion.
  • Collaborate with paralegals and staff to file necessary probate documents and petitions.
  • Coordinate communication with courts, clients, beneficiaries, and other involved parties.
  • Conduct comprehensive legal research on probate laws, regulations, and case precedents.
  • Analyze intricate legal issues related to estate administration and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Review legal documents, including wills, trusts, and other estate planning instruments.
  • Engage with clients to gather essential information and keep them updated on the status of their cases.
  • Address client inquiries and concerns with professionalism and empathy.
  • Oversee the management of estate assets, including financial accounts, real estate, and personal property.
  • Collaborate closely with financial institutions, appraisers, and other professionals involved in the estate settlement process.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws governing estate administration.
Qualifications
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with senior attorneys to meet client needs and expand our client base.
  • Successful completion of the bar examination.
  • Possession of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active membership in the American Bar Association (ABA).
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to perform under pressure.
  • A collaborative team player who is also a self-motivated independent worker.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
About Our Firm

Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC specializes in providing trusted legal counsel in areas such as estate and trust planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, estate and trust administration and litigation, guardianship, special needs planning, business planning, and tax planning.


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