Entry Level Associate Attorney

Title: Entry Level Associate Attorney (On-Site) Salary: $80,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience and whether the candidate is admitted to, or pending admission to, the New York State Bar. Location: Yonkers, NY About Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP We are seeking an Entry-Level Associate Attorney to join our established law firm in Yonkers, NY. This position is well suited for a Law Clerk who has recently passed the New York State Bar Examination or has been newly admitted to the New York State Bar. For more than 30 years, our firm has maintained a strong commitment to client service, professional excellence, and employee retention. Our attorneys include recipients of Super Lawyers recognition and attorneys with AV Ratings. We represent a broad range of large and prestigious clients throughout New York and provide sophisticated legal services focused on achieving effective and practical results. This is an opportunity for an early-career attorney to develop professionally within an established firm with a strong reputation and a diverse client base. To learn more, visit our website: 15 PTO days and firm-observed holidays Health, dental, and life insurance for the employee and their dependents/family Flexible spending account 401K with matching 25% component and profit sharing plan offered once eligible Annual discretionary performance bonus Bonuses for passing the bar and admission to the bar if not already once employed Job Responsibilities To Include: Conduct and coordinate cooperative apartment transfer closings, including reviewing proprietary leases, stock certificates, and transfer documents Communicate with managing agents, lenders, sellers, purchasers, and transfer agents to ensure all documentation and approvals are complete Manage closing schedule and maintain accurate transaction records Support partners in the real estate department Conduct legal research and analysis General cooperative/condominium representation Review notices in connection with unit owner/default proceedings Requirements: JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school Recently passed bar exam, and/or recently admitted 0-2 years of experience within the legal field Excellent written and verbal communication skills Outstanding client relations skills Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Yonkers, NY office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr