Junior Attorney

Company: Outerbridge Law P.C.
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm is looking for the next associate attorney to assist in providing legal counsel to our clients. You will work closely with our senior partners and associates, conduct legal research, draft documents, and maintain client files. If you've recently graduated law school, have excellent fact-finding and communication skills, and are ready to jump-start your career in the legal industry, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations
Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
--- Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
--- Communicate with other staff and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
--- Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
--- conduct consultations
--- Update client on matters
--- Communicate with court
--- Conduct court appearances
--- Argue motions before the court
--- Negotiate settlements

Qualifications:

Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
Successful completion of the bar exam
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
--- Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
--- 5+ years of landlord-tenant experience
--- Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills are required in order to work with clients, staff members, and senior attorneys

About Company:
Established in 2019, Outerbridge Law P.C. is a premier boutique firm. Our vision is to be the leading attorneys in our field and represent clients with passion, experience, confidence, expertise, precision, and patience. Our practice areas include:

Landlord-tenantReal EstateImmigrationLitigation

We are located in the heart of midtown, in NYC. Composed of 3-5 attorneys with combined decades of leading law firm experience, Outerbridge Law P.C. provides legal services to a variety of clients in all areas, focusing on landlord-tenant.



Work Location:

250 Park Ave, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10177. Position is on-site with CDC protections.



Diversity: At Outerbridge Law, our goal is to attract, retain, and promote great attorneys and staff who reflect the world we live in and the community that we serve.

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