Job Type Full-timeDescriptionTitle : Attorney Practice Group(s) : Primarily Trusts & Estates, and Real Estate Location : Cortland, NY Reports to : Practice Group Leader FLSA Status : Exempt Pay Range : $90,000 - $150,000/ YearCoughlin & Gerhart, LLP is seeking a full-time NYS admitted Attorney with 3 or more years of experience in Trust & Estates and Real Estate. Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP offers mentoring, a competitive salary with structured bonus program for Associates, an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k), profit-sharing plan, paid time off, and a safe and collaborative workplace, including some remote work opportunities.Trusts & Estates RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent the firm's client in estate planning process.
- Draft various estate planning and trust administration documents.
- Assist clients with trust funding and advise accordingly.
- Understanding of the Orphan's Court process including court filings.
- Manage trust and probate administration case matter and meet deadlines.
- Analytical and research skills.
- Provides sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Real Estate RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent the firm's client in purchases and sales of properties.
- Review real estate documentation and advice clients accordingly.
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for real estate transactions.
- Draft various real estate documents during the transaction process.
- Title insurance underwriting, curative and claims.
- Analytical and research skills.
- Provides sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
SKILLS :
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and promptly respond to client's needs.
- The ability to write in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
- Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills.
- Ability to perform quick and reliable research.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Committed to legal profession and teamwork approach.
Coughlin & Gerhart provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Please express interest with cover letter and resume to:Melissa Carney, Firm AdministratorCoughlin & Gerhart, LLP PO Box 2039Binghamton, NY 13902-2039Email Address: ...@cglawoffices.comRequirementsQUALIFICATIONS :
Current NY bar admission Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school3+ years of experience