Law Offices Of Jiali Pan & Associates, Pllc - Flushing, NY
posted 4 months ago
The boutique law firm located in Flushing, NY is seeking an Associate Attorney and Law Clerk for immediate hire. This position requires in-office work and is a full-time contract role. The ideal candidate must be licensed to practice law in New York and possess a minimum of three years of experience in litigation, demonstrating the ability to handle cases independently. The firm specializes in various areas of law, including commercial, divorce, trademark, landlord-tenant, and labor law litigations. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for establishing and managing a litigation department, which includes preparing and drafting pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions and oppositions, as well as defending and taking depositions. The role also involves court appearances for motions, conferences, and trials, as well as handling appeals. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required, and fluency in English is essential, with bilingual skills in Chinese being a plus. The firm values self-starters who can work efficiently and possess good client skills, including follow-up. The position is not merely a paralegal role; it requires in-depth legal research, analysis, and drafting to prepare legal documents for clients' immigration applications, real estate transactions, and to support attorneys in immigration hearings and litigation. The firm also has openings for law clerks in immigration law, real estate transactions, and litigation, as well as a Law Firm Manager to oversee case preparations, schedules, client intakes, and administrative affairs.