Current Job Opportunities in the Legal Field
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Sr Associate, Elder Law
-Elmsford, NY-
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Our client, a small but growing Elder Law firm located in Elmsford (Westchester county), is looking to add a Senior Associate who is passionate about providing expert legal guidance to seniors and their families that are tailored to their unique and challenging needs. This is a great opportunity to get into a growth-oriented firm with the potential for a partnership track.
To be considered for this onsite role, you must have an exceptional desire to help people protect their assets and plan for their future, a valid NYS bar license, and a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience handling estate planning, trusts, wills, probates, asset protection, Medicare/Medicaid applications and filings, guardianships, and surrogate proceedings.
The salary range for this opportunity is $120k - $170k (based on experience), and includes healthcare benefits, generous PTO/holiday time, and 401k with contribution.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Paralegal, Elder Law
-Elmsford, NY-
Our client, a small but growing Elder Law firm located in Elmsford (Westchester county), is looking to add a full time, onsite (5 days, 9-6), detail-oriented paralegal to their team.
As a part of this team, you will be assisting with preparing/filing Medicaid home care and institutional applications, guardianship petitions, preparing/filing estate and trust documents, litigation and research, and communicating with clients and government agencies/courts.
To be considered for this role, you must have a desire to help people protect their assets and plan for their future, 3-5 years’ experience as a paralegal in elder law and estate/trusts, a 4-year degree and/or Paralegal Certification, and strong legal writing and research skills. Additionally important is being highly organized, able to multitask, and the ability to work independently.
The salary range for this opportunity is $60k - $75k (based on experience), and includes healthcare benefits, generous vacation/holiday time off, and 401k with contribution.
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Paralegal
-Port Washington, NY-
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Our client, a busy, growing boutique law firm in Port Washington (northern Nassau county), is looking to add a full time, onsite, detail-oriented paralegal to their team.
As a part of this team, you will be assisting the attorneys with drafting letters and legal documents, managing caseloads, and communicating with clients and courts/relevant parties. Administratively, you will also be the backbone of the office, the one who keeps everything running and organized, from billing/invoicing to ensuring all “i’s” are dotted and “t’s” are crossed.
To be considered for this non-traditional role, you should have at least 2 years’ experience as a paralegal working within a law firm, be an extremely efficient multi-tasker, and have superb organizational, communication and follow-up skills. Paralegal Certification preferred, but not required. Accountability is a must, along with MS Office proficiency. Experience with Clio Manage a plus.
Experience with residential Real Estate transactions, Matrimonial and Family Law, AND/OR Trusts/Wills/Health Care Proxies/Powers of Attorney is preferred, but not required.
The salary range for this opportunity is $60k - $70k (based on experience), and includes a 401(k) w/ company match, profit sharing paid entirely by the firm, medical and dental, disability insurance, and 15 days paid time off per year.
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Mid-Level Associate, Finance
-New York, NY-
Our client, a highly reputable, top 25 AmLaw rated law firm with a national presence, seeks a Mid-Level Associate for their Finance group within their New York City office.
Qualified candidates must have 4-6 years of law firm experience in a finance-based practice, with a focus on leveraged finance and cash flow transactions. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
The anticipated pay range for this position is $225,000 - $435,000 (based on experience and skill set) and includes a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, discretionary bonus, generous paid time off, 401k with contribution, and additional ancillary benefits.
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Midlevel – Intellectual Property Litigation
-New York, NY-
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Our client, a prominent, Top 10 AmLaw firm with an international presence, seeks a Mid-Level Associate (4-5 years (i.e., class of 2019 to 2020)) with Computer Science or other STEP background who is well-versed in Patent Litigation. Experience with complex IP matters, solid law firm experience, and a high level of academic achievement is a must. Additionally, you must be within reasonable distance to the New York city office (this position is a hybrid, offering 4 days onsite and 1 day at home).
The starting salary for this opportunity is between $310,000 to $365,000 annually (based on an evaluation of your relevant experience and skill set), and includes an amazing suite of benefits and perks, including:
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Annual year-end discretionary bonus
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Top-notch medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and dependent life, to name a few
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401(k) Plan
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Malpractice insurance, bar association dues & registration fees paid by the firm
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Perks such as subsidized meals, discounts on memberships, and concierge and errand-running services, among others
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Litigation Paralegal
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-Huntington, NY-
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Our client, a litigation firm known for its trial expertise, seeks a knowledgeable and capable Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in general and/or commercial litigation (Personal Injury and/or Matrimonial/Divorce experience a huge plus!). Excellent organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills are also required.
This in-office role includes paid PTO, medical, retirement plan with contribution, a salary range of $55k-$75k (based on experience), and a discretionary annual bonus.
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Commercial Litigation
-Bohemia, NY-
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Our client is a Bohemia-based (Suffolk County), boutique law firm with an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded Attorney. This opportunity is a platform for success: a partnership track, perfect for someone interested in developing their own career path and growth trajectory by generating and building the business through outreach, networking, etc.
The ideal candidate is a NYS bar licensed Attorney with at least 5+ years’ experience in commercial litigation (collections and foreclosures highly preferred). Excellent writing and presentation skills are also required.
Along with advancement opportunities, this in-office role includes paid PTO, medical, retirement plan with contribution, a salary range of $125k-$160k (based on experience), and a generous percentage of all business brought into the firm.
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Personal Injury
-Huntington, NY-
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Our client, a Huntington-based litigation firm known for its trial expertise, seeks a motivated, ambitious and bright Personal Injury Associate for its expanding PI department.
The ideal candidate has solid experience in trial litigation and settling of plaintiff side personal injury cases. Excellent research, communication, and presentation skills are also required.
This in-office role includes paid PTO, medical, retirement plan with contribution, a salary range of $90k-$140k (based on experience), discretionary annual bonus, and a percentage of settled cases.
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate Attorney, Insurance Coverage/Defense Litigation
-Hybrid/Garden City, NY-
Our client, a growing Garden City-based law firm specializing in insurance defense and litigation, is looking for an Associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in defense litigation and insurance coverage (personal injury, no-fault, etc.).
To be considered for this role, you need to be experienced in all aspects of conducting depositions, discovery, motions, and appearances, a NYS bar license, and hands on experience in litigation defense of personal injury, no-fault, and/or insurance coverage, and strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Appellate experience is a plus.
This role is offered as a hybrid (3 days in office, 2 at home), has a salary range of $90k - $125k (based on experience), includes medical/dental coverage, PTO, and 401k with profit-sharing.
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Banking & Finance (Midlevel)
-New York City-
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Our client, a large and prominent law firm with an international presence, seeks a mid- level Associate with 3-4 years (i.e., class of 2019 to 2020) of general finance experience, including drafting and negotiating commitment papers, security agreements, credit agreements and other loan documents, UCC experience as well as general corporate experience for their New York City headquarters. Additionally, you must be within reasonable distance to the New York city office (this position is a hybrid, offering 4 days onsite and 1 day at home).
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The starting salary for this opportunity is between $310,000 to $365,000 annually (evaluation of your relevant experience and skill set will determine your actual salary).
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An amazing suite of benefits and perks are offered, including:
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Annual year-end discretionary bonus
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Top-notch medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and dependent life, to name a few
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401(k) Plan
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Malpractice insurance, bar association dues & registration fees paid by the firm
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Perks such as subsidized meals, discounts on memberships, and concierge and errand-running services, among others
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Structured Transactions (Midlevel)
-New York, NY-
Our client, a large, national law firm, is seeking a Midlevel Associate with 3-6 years’ experience in corporate and/or finance transactions (background in structured finance and securitization is preferred, but not required) for their Structured Transactions practice in their New York City office.
The salary range for this opportunity is $250,000 to $370,000 (based on experience), along with a full range of medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off benefits (such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Employment/Accessibility Litigation
-New York, NY-
Our client, a large national law firm headquartered in NYC, seeks an Employment/Accessibility Litigation Attorney for their national management-side labor and employment practice.
Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience, along with a strong interest in, accessibility and disability accommodation laws/regulations (knowledge of Title I, II, and III of the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act required), and equivalent state/local laws) and knowledge of public accommodation accessibility issues (for both brick and mortar and digital entities), including specific experience with litigations, regulatory (DOJ) investigations, advocacy group interactions, and work involving compliance counseling, policies, and training is also required. Experience with accessibility auditing and/or managing outside auditors (both for brick and mortar structures and websites/mobile applications) is also a bonus.
Additionally, candidates are expected to have general employment litigation experience, including knowledge of federal and state employment laws. The ideal candidate should have experience handling certain aspects of litigation such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending court appearances.
Strong academic credentials, excellent communication and writing skills, Juris Doctorate degree, and admission to practice law in New York (state and federal courts) is also required.
The expected salary range for this position ranges from $205,000 - $290,000 (based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained). In addition to the base salary, there is a generous employee benefits package, and a discretionary bonus opportunity.
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*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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