Job Description
Hochheiser & Akmal PLLC, a premier corporate boutique law firm based in Garden City, New York, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Corporate Department. H&A offers a successful candidate the opportunity to work in a city-type firm on complex and cutting-edge commercial transactions for national and multinational companies in a convenient, safe, suburban environment on Long Island. 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 provide 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:
· Mentor and work with entry-level associates
· Communicate with clients and draft documents for firm projects
· 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 required. Also, admission to other states (NJ, CA, ME, OK, AK, NE) preferred
· 3-5 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