Associate Attorney

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY for SINEL & OLESEN, PLLC

Please join us as an Associate Attorney at our law firm that offers an exceptional learning environment provides a genuine opportunity for significant growth, and offers unique upward potential.

About us:

Our firm is a boutique, high volume, litigation law firm located centrally in midtown Manhattan. We are looking for someone to join our team of advocates who secure justice for victims of nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, general neglect, and healthcare related personal injury. With an open-door policy for our attorneys, paralegals, and staff, we place a great deal of effort into training, supporting, and mentoring you, so that you can grow in your talents.

About you:

The role we are seeking to fill is for a full-time and in-person position. We are seeking an associate attorney candidate who has the following qualifications:

• Admitted to practice in New York;
• 1-3+ years of experience (at least a 2024 graduate, admitted to the bar as of December 2024 or earlier);
• Personal injury experience and client management skills are pluses; excellent writing, organization, and independent problem solving skills are musts

About the job:

In this role, you will handle:

• Handling all facets of a case from intake through settlement, including in Surrogate’s Court and Supreme Court
• Written work including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents;
• Defending and taking depositions, along with various types of virtual and in-person court appearances;
• Communicating and interacting extensively with clients;
• Assisting with settlement and trial related responsibilities;
• Working collaboratively with other associates and partners on significant legal matters

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation of $115k+, commensurate with experience, plus performance bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer full health, dental, vision, 401(k) with firm matching, and commuter benefits
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and no billable hours
• State-of-the-Art Resources: Modern Midtown office with a well-stocked pantry and cutting-edge legal technology

To apply:

Qualified applicants with a JD from an accredited law school should submit a resume and a cover letter. Please note that we are only seeking to hire attorneys who are already admitted to practice in New York.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $115,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person