Associate Attorney

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior associates on legal issues and will provide legal counsel to clients.

You’ll also be responsible for performing legal research, drafting documents, and keeping client files up to date. You will be responsible for an assigned caseload and will work closely with a senior attorney and a paralegal. If you have at least 1 year of Plaintiff's Personal Injury experience, including but not limited to drafting pleadings, motions, oppositions and at the very least Plaintiff's depositions, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
• Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action

• Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
• Successful completion of the bar exam
• Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)

$90,000 - $105,000

About Frekhtman & Associates

We are a growing plaintiff's personal injury law firm in Brooklyn, NY, handling serious, catastrophic injury cases.