Litigation Attorney

Cabanillas & Associates, P.C.

Melville, New York

Litigation Associate Attorney

A leading Hispanic Law Firm in the New York Metropolitan Area is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney admitted in New York for its litigation practice based in its Melville, NY office.

Candidate must be admitted to the New York bar with 2 – 5 years’ litigation experience. This position will primarily focus on foreclosure defense, landlord/tenant, divorce and family law, general litigation, criminal defense, probate/administrations, and real estate. Experience may also include clerkship with Judges in a relevant field, or internships with the Public Defender’s office, District Attorney’s office, etc.

Fluency in Spanish is preferred, and a desire to genuinely assist clients is mandatory. Candidates must be willing to learn new areas of law, take an open-minded approach to gaining new experiences, and develop as a well-rounded litigation attorney.

Admission to Connecticut and/or New Jersey bars is a plus and encouraged if offered a position.

Candidate must possess the following skills:

· Must be able to prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs as needed.

· Must be able to appear in various courts, both in person and virtually. In person appearances, require access to a car.

· Must be able to direct cases through litigation cycle, review new files for coverage, and develop a cost effective litigation strategy.

· Must be able to think strategically and handle large volume of cases.

· Must be a team player, reliable, and demonstrate ability to work directly with clients, many of whom only speak Spanish.

· Must be able to organize and track case status and assist in the management of attorney court appearances, calendars and client matters.

· Must have good writing and communication skills, ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule, ability to multi-task, in depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles, and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.

· Fluency in Spanish is a major plus.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams/Zoom software.

· Admission to the New York State bar with 2 – 5 years’ litigation experience is mandatory.

· Admission to the New Jersey State bar, Connecticut State bar, Federal District Courts, and/or bankruptcy court is a plus.

Application should include:

· Resume

· Cover letter

· Writing sample of a motion, brief, or similar legal document, written solely by the candidate, with any necessary redactions

· Letter of recommendation are not necessary but will be considered

Benefits include:

· Health insurance including dental and vision coverage

· Life insurance

· 401k

· Paid time off

· Competitive salary commensurate with experience

· Incentives to bring in clients and build a book of business

· Paid for membership to two bar associations

· Paid for CLEs

· Reimbursement of certain expenses, including travel costs related to court appearances, bar dues, etc.

· Friendly atmosphere with periodic firm events, including catered dinners, judicial fundraisers, etc.

Please send a resume with cover letter to Lorraine Lopez – HR Manager at llopez@cabanillaslaw.com

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melville, NY 11747