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Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC · 1 day ago

Associate Attorney – 0-2 years

Little Falls, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Scarinci Hollenbeck is a growing practice of over 55 experienced attorneys specializing in business law. They are looking for a bright and hard-working Associate Attorney to join their public and education teams, focusing on municipal contracts and providing legal support to school district administrators.

AssociationConsulting

Hiring Manager

Peter Moeller

Responsibilities

Admitted to practice law in the state of New Jersey

Admitted to practice Law in the State of New York a Plus

0-2 years’ legal experience as an attorney

Ability to multitask and prioritize, and prepare documents as requested

Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently

Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands

Ability to show strong attention to detail, as well as strength in proofreading

Demonstrate proficiency in applicable computer programs (Lexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite)

Excellent legal research, writing, and presentation skills and high professional standards

Uses the utmost discretion regarding sensitive company and confidential client information

Arbitrate labor disputes and defend civil suits

Depending on experience, participate in advising and counseling school district administrators

Research and prepare formal and informal memoranda on education and municipal issues, pleadings, trial and appellate briefs, resolutions, legal and general correspondence for the signature of the Superintendent, or other administrators in the District

Render appropriate day-to-day oral and written legal advice to District administrators and board members

Support attorneys in preparing for hearings, including witness preparation, preparing student records requests, review documents, and preparing settlement agreements

May be required to attend board/counsel meetings during daytime or evening hours

Qualification

Admitted to practice lawLegal research skillsLexisWestlawWriting skillsMultitaskingDiscretionMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to detailOrganizational skillsPresentation skills