Associate Attorney-Commercial Litigation / Bankruptcy -Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney- Commercial Litigation / Bankruptcy / Secured Transactions :

Mid-sized Syracuse law firm seeks motivated attorney with 5+ years of legal experience, who has experience in general commercial law and litigation with a focus on insolvency matters, including consumer and commercial collections, contract and business disputes, liquidations, workouts, reorganizations, and secured lending. This position requires excellent drafting and research skills; prior experience or familiarity with UCC, CPLR, and / or Bankruptcy Code will be given extra consideration. The successful candidate will manage litigation files independently and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients both through in-court litigation and negotiation. This individual will build client relationships and provide excellent customer experiences for clients.

Hybrid work options available-some in offices days required.

Experience :

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school
• Admission in New York(or ability to waive in) required, additional Admission in Federal preferred
• Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing platforms
• Ability to travel as needed
• High level organization skills for prioritizing workload
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand, new information rapidly
• Must exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
• Experience with online research sites
• Excellent research skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to manage competing priorities
• Must maintain high standards of performance
• Must have experience with online filing and research sites

Salary range will be commensurate with experience. Actual compensation will depend upon several factors including the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

About Us :

The firm is mid-sized and represents businesses and individuals in Central New York in a wide variety of practice areas. The office is in the heart of downtown Syracuse near many restaurants and local attractions. Parking is available at nearby garages and parking lots at reasonable monthly rates. As a full-time employee at the firm, the successful candidate with be able to take advantage of generous benefits such as :

Company Description

Melvin & Melvin, PLLC established in 1921 has been representing Syracuse for over 100 years. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Syracuse near many restaurants and local attractions. Parking is available at garages and parking lots located near our offices for a monthly fee.

Company Description

Melvin & Melvin, PLLC established in 1921 has been representing Syracuse for over 100 years. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Syracuse near many restaurants and local attractions. Parking is available at garages and parking lots located near our offices for a monthly fee.