Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its team in Hopewell Junction, New York, serving clients across the Hudson Valley region. This expanding firm offers a collaborative environment where attorneys provide comprehensive legal counsel and representation to public-sector clients, including school districts, higher education institutions, public libraries, municipalities, and private employers. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to develop expertise across a wide array of legal disciplines while directly interacting with clients and handling diverse legal matters.

Duties:

• Deliver legal advice and guidance across areas such as:
  • Labor and employment matters
  • Special education law
  • Discrimination, harassment, and bullying cases
  • Title IX compliance and investigations
  • Student and employee discipline
  • Freedom of Information Law requests
  • Public contracting and construction projects
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and litigation.
• Conduct client training on legal compliance and policy issues.
• Participate in collective bargaining and union negotiations.
• Engage directly with clients to provide proactive legal counsel.
• Travel within the Hudson Valley region for client meetings (daytime travel only – no overnight stays required).

Requirements:

• 1 to 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Previous work in education law, municipal law, labor and employment law, or related fields is advantageous.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex legal information clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and responsiveness.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of New York and good standing.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis using primary and secondary sources.
• Drafting comprehensive legal documents, including opinions, contracts, and pleadings.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills for client training.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Familiarity with public sector and education-related legal issues is a plus.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Profit-sharing opportunities based on firm performance.
• Generous paid time off for vacation, illness, and personal needs.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes ongoing learning and career growth.

The law firm provides management-side legal services to educational, municipal, and private clients throughout the Hudson Valley area. Located in Hopewell Junction, New York, the law firm represents clients in matters at every level of the state and federal court system, during collective bargaining, before arbitrators, mediators, and administrative entities.