Attorney

※ Please apply by emailing directly to us (see below). Thank you.

hr@sjkplaw.com

Location: One World Trade Center, NY

285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007

Employment Type: Full-Time, in-person

Application Deadline: Until the position is filled

About SJKP, LLP

SJKP, LLP is a dedicated legal practice providing high-quality legal services across corporate law, commercial litigation, cross-border, real estate and immigration matters. Our attorneys bring extensive experience from both domestic and international legal markets, enabling us to deliver practical and strategic solutions tailored to the needs of our diverse clientele.

With a client base spanning individuals, start-ups, and multinational companies, SJKP takes pride in offering personalized legal representation with global reach. Our team is equipped to assist clients in navigating cross-border transactions, complex disputes, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that legal challenges are met with precision and foresight.

Building on our foundation in New York, SJKP is committed to expanding its network of international partnerships and enhancing its capacity to serve clients operating in both the United States and abroad.

To learn more about our firm, please visit our website at www.sjkplawfirm.com

We invite applications from attorneys with demonstrated experience or strong interest in yourareas. Successful candidates will work closely with our U.S. and Korea based legal teams and play an important role in serving a diverse range of clients including individuals, families and businesses.

If you are seeking exceptional growth opportunities with SJKP, please apply by sending your resume, cover letter, expected salary, visa status or work authorization and earliest start date to hr@sjkplaw.com. Please specify which practice area you are applying to. Only shortlisted candidates who provided all required information will be contacted.

Job overview

①Corpotare Attorney

• Client Consultations & Engagement: Provide legal guidance tailored to clients’ needs, present appropriate legal solutions, and connect them with the appropriate attorney. Facilitate engagement agreement execution.
• Legal Strategy & Risk Assessment: Offer legal insights regarding optimal strategies for clients’ situations and evaluate potential legal risks.
• Promote the Firm’s Capabilities: Clearly articulate the firm’s strengths, manage client expectations, and guide prospective clients toward engagement.
• Client Communication: Address client concerns, respond to inquiries, and maintain open communication regarding case status and next steps.
• Explain Legal Processes: Clearly and professionally explain legal procedures and case eligibility in understandable language.

②Criminal Defense Attorney

• Represent clients in misdemeanor and felony matters in state and federal courts
• Conduct client interviews, investigate facts and assess case risks to develop strategic defenses
• Handle arraignments, bail applications, plea negotiations and trial preparation
• Draft and file motions, briefs, suppression applications and sentencing submissions
• Advise clients facing investigations including fraud, financial misconduct and other white collar matters
• Coordinate with investigators, experts and cross border teams when necessary

③Divorce & Family Law Attorney

• Represent clients in divorce, child custody, visitation, child support and spousal support matters
• Draft petitions, motions, separation agreements, settlement proposals and supporting affidavits
• Analyze marital property issues including equitable distribution and financial disclosures
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients during conferences, mediation and court appearances
• Provide clear and strategic advice while guiding clients through sensitive and emotionally challenging situations
• Collaborate with financial professionals or overseas counsel for cases involving cross border elements

④Intake Attorney

• Client Consultations & Engagement: Provide legal guidance tailored to clients’ needs, present appropriate legal solutions, and connect them with the appropriate attorney. Facilitate engagement agreement execution.
• Legal Strategy & Risk Assessment: Offer legal insights regarding optimal strategies for clients’ situations and evaluate potential legal risks.
• Promote the Firm’s Capabilities: Clearly articulate the firm’s strengths, manage client expectations, and guide prospective clients toward engagement.
• Client Communication: Address client concerns, respond to inquiries, and maintain open communication regarding case status and next steps.
• Explain Legal Processes: Clearly and professionally explain legal procedures and case eligibility in understandable language.
• Consultations via Zoom/Phone/In-Office: Build trust with prospective clients and support conversion of prospective clients into active clients.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with intake specialists and paralegals to provide legal insight and ensure smooth workflow.

⑤Employment and Labor Lawyer

• Employment Documentation: Draft and review termination notices, final pay/benefits disclosures, and compliance documents in strict accordance with New York Labor Law (NYLL) § 195 (Wage Theft Prevention Act) and related State and City labor statutes.
• Pre-Litigation & Demand Response: Strategize responses to employment-related demand letters involving discrimination (NY State Human Rights Law, NYC Human Rights Law/NYCHRA), retaliation, misclassification, and wage-and-hour claims.
• Administrative Advocacy: Manage filings and defense strategies before the EEOC, the NYS Division of Human Rights (DHR), and the NYC Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), including risk assessments for potential settlements.
• Termination & Risk Advisory: Advise management on the timing and documentation of terminations to mitigate retaliation claims and minimize punitive or reputational exposure under New York’s employment-at-will doctrine and its narrow exceptions.
• Litigation Management: Handle employment-related litigation in federal courts, NY State Supreme Court, and local appellate divisions, overseeing everything from initial responses to final releases.
• Strategic Counsel: Provide expert guidance on the Cooperative Dialogue process (required under NYC law for accommodations), at-will employment, and sensitive HR matters involving senior leadership

Required Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the NewYork Bar
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant U.S. legal experience in one or more of the listed areas
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Proven capacity to handle multiple matters under tight deadlines
• High professional standards and commitment to accuracy and client service

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Experience in multi-jurisdictional or cross-border legal matters
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within an international or multilingual environment
• Experience using Clio or similar legal practice management systems

What We Offer

* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

* Opportunities for professional and career development

* Engagement in global legal projects to enhance international expertise

Salary information: $100,000~200,000

(Adjustments based on skills, experience and performance.)

※ Please indicate your desired salary in the application email.

Please send your resume, cover letter, expected salary, visa status/work authorization and earliest start date to . For the email subject line, please include “NY [Your Chosen Practice Area] Attorney – [Your Name].” Only shortlisted candidates who provided all the requested information will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person