They say great minds think alike. At Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP, we say great minds think differently. We’re always looking for a few great minds. Perhaps yours is one of them. If you’re a hard-working and passionate attorney, paralegal or administrative professional interested in providing legal or related support services to clients in the construction and surety industries…let’s talk.
Contact our Office Manager Erin Warr with all employment inquiries.
Interested and qualified yet don’t see a current opportunity?
We’re intrigued.
Send a resume to:
Erin Warr
925 Clinton Sq.
Rochester, NY 14604
ernstromdreste.com
Associate Attorney
Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience for its office in Rochester, New York.
Firm and Position Information
Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP is a boutique law firm focused on construction and surety litigation and counseling, commercial litigation, and general corporate counseling. The firm celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022 and continues a robust, sophisticated practice in a small firm, collaborative work environment. Our work involves matters across the entirety of New York State and occasionally in adjacent or international jurisdictions.
This position offers potential for advancement in the firm with a partnership track for the right candidate. Currently practicing attorneys with an interest in construction, surety, and commercial litigation are preferred for this position, but recent graduates who are a good fit may also be considered.
Skills
Applicants should have excellent skills in legal writing, research, analysis, problem-solving, communication, and case management. The following experience is preferred: (1) appearing and arguing in state and/or federal court; (2) writing pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery demands; (3) negotiating settlements in informal and alternative dispute resolution settings; (4) conducting/defending depositions and/or witness examinations; and (5) interfacing with clients.
Salary and Benefits
- The annual salary range for this position is $75,000.00-$115,000.00, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skill set.
- Merit-based and holiday bonus opportunities.
- Employer-paid health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing.
Applicant Requirements
The following is required of all applicants:
- Member in good standing with (or current candidate for admission to) the New York Bar or jurisdiction in which admission to the New York Bar may be made on motion (reciprocity);
- Juris Doctor degree, or international equivalent, from an accredited law school;
- Proficiency with WestLaw or Lexis, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat;
- Willingness to work primarily in an office setting, with opportunities for periodic remote work;
- Fluency in English; and
- Authorization to work in the United States and the State of New York.
Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.
