**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is a well-established law firm with over a century of experience, currently seeking a full-time New York State admitted attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join our Public Law practice group. With a commitment to client relationships and a dedication to meeting the needs of our clients, we offer a diverse range of practice areas and a team of highly skilled attorneys.
Responsibilities:
- Provide interpretation and advice on municipal law, education law, SEQR, code enforcement, land use, and zoning. - Represent municipal clients at board meetings, including town, village, city, fire district, and school district meetings. - Draft and review local laws, resolutions, policies and procedures, and contracts. - Defend municipal clients in litigation and claims, including research and drafting legal documents for Article 78 proceedings. - Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, leases, bid documents, easements, indemnification agreements, interlocal agreements, and other legal documents. - Prosecute code enforcement cases, including building code, zoning code, and dangerous dog cases.
Skills:
- Strong diplomatic skills and ability to handle situations with fairness, firmness, and sound judgment. - Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and promptly respond to client needs. - Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write in a clear, concise, and effective manner. - Strong verbal communication and advocacy skills. - Quick and reliable research abilities. - Strong analytical, research, and writing skills. - Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate in person, via email, and over the phone. - Commitment to the legal profession and a team-oriented approach.
Qualifications:
- Current New York Bar admission. - Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. - 3 years of experience in Public Law preferred. - Desire to continue developing and honing legal skills.
At Coughlin & Gerhart, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send a cover letter, resume, and transcripts to the email provided. We look forward to hearing from you.
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