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Job Description Explore exciting career opportunities with Callahan & Fusco, LLC, a rapidly growing regional law firm. At the forefront of the legal landscape, we specialize in diverse practice areas, including trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, product liability, construction/construction defect, condominium and cooperative, and premises liability, serving high-profile clients involved in nationally recognized cases. This full-time position. Our firm offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k package. Founded in 2001, our roots trace back to a small husband-wife partnership that has evolved into a mid-sized regional powerhouse with offices along the East Coast. Join us in maintaining large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility, fostering long-term client relationships. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we take pride in our diverse and dynamic workplace. Our firm is seeking a legal assistant to join our New York City team. This role will start out remote, but transition to a hybrid schedule once our New York City office opens shortly. Our support staff is the foundation of our law firm, and this individual will have the opportunity to join this dynamic team. Responsibilities • Electronic filing with courts, • Finalizing correspondence, reports, memos, and court filings, • Maintaining case files, • Answering telephone calls, emails, and faxes, • Ordering office supplies, • Requesting Expense Checks, • Maintaining Filing, • Preparing Motions, • Daily intake of attorney mail, • Maintenance of attorney calendars for court appearances, due dates, and client meetings Qualifications • Minimum of 2 years of legal assistant experience, • Must have experience electronically filing documents with courts in one or several of the following states: NY, NY, PA, CT, MA (NY and NJ preferred), • Experience with federal filings and PACER, • Must be a true team player, • Must maintain a professional demeanor, • Strong ability to maintain communication and communicate in a professional manner, • Strong organizational and time management skills, • Ability to pay attention to detail, • Experience utilizing a document management system (NetDocuments preferred) In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance. Company DescriptionCallahan & Fusco is a growing regional law firm. Its main practice areas include trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, construction/construction defect, and premises liability. Callahan & Fusco is known for attaining high-profile clients and its involvement in highly publicized cases. The firm prides itself on providing large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility while maintaining long-term relationships with its clients.Callahan & Fusco is a growing regional law firm. Its main practice areas include trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, construction/construction defect, and premises liability. Callahan & Fusco is known for attaining high-profile clients and its involvement in highly publicized cases. The firm prides itself on providing large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility while maintaining long-term relationships with its clients.

Job Description Established New York City law firm seeks admitted attorney with 3 to 6 years of experience for a General Liability/Construction Liability Associate Attorney position. Candidate must have strong analytical and writing skills, ability to assess coverage and tendering issues, manage complex cases, and manage discovery. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, alongside well-respected, experienced trial lawyers. Please reply with cover letter and resume. Salary is commensurate with experience, and benefits include health, dental, 401k. Positions available in our New York City, Westchester and Long Island offices. Please reply with cover letter and resume. Salary is commensurate with experience, and benefits include health, dental, 401k.

Job DescriptionWho you are: You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment. Who we are: Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid-size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office. We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It’s the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone’s contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team. Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact. What we do: Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s full-service Commercial Leasing Group represents landlords, tenants, subtenants, and asset managers in all aspects of structuring and leasing their office, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties – whether a single building or a large portfolio – both in New York and across the country. The group, which many consider among the leading commercial leasing practices in NYC, regularly represents clients on both the tenant and landlord sides of significant leasing deals. The Real Estate Group represents institutional and private lenders, owners, developers, and asset managers in commercial real estate transactions and ongoing operations. The group advises clients in the areas of acquisition, leasing, asset management, finance, development, and investment. What the role entails: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leasing attorney to join our Real Estate department. The ideal candidate has 3-12 years of experience (5+ years preferred) in commercial real estate, including significant experience in office and retail leasing, financings, and sale-purchase transactions. Must have demonstrated excellence in writing, legal analysis and negotiation skills. We seek candidates with a solid academic background, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently.You will join a growing and energetic firm that maintains a small firm culture with large firm professional standards. Must be admitted in New York. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. TKD is currently maintaining a hybrid schedule structured as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in-office with the option to be remote Mondays and Fridays. What you’ll love about us: We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our firm. Compensation & benefits: The good faith base annual salary range for this position is a minimum of $130,000 to a maximum of $215,000. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, applicable bar admissions, office location, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. Market and Firm factors are also considered. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 401K, disability, life insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO). More about the Firm: TKD is a pre-eminent full-service firm focused on serving middle-market and larger business clients. We provide high-quality personalized service based on our client’s goals. The strength of the firm lies not only in its experienced attorneys and congenial atmosphere but also in our holistic approach to law – serving businesses and individuals through commercial litigation, general corporate, real estate, construction-related matters, trust and estates, employment & labor law, as well as more specialized areas, including securities, not-for-profit and education, taxation, business-related immigration matters, international law, intellectual property, and bankruptcy, among others. Our lawyers have also garnered several prestigious recognitions for their contributions to the profession and their clients. We have been selected by Crain’s NY Business as a Best Places to Work in New York City and listed on the National Law Journal’s Hot List of the top 20 mid-sized firms in the nation. Many of our lawyers are ranked in Chambers USA and included among Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers. TKD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness. We prohibit discrimination based on, among other characteristics, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a veteran or active military service member, and pregnancy and lactation accommodations, in our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, and promoting. TKD will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TKD via mail, email, fax, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of TKD. TKD will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Job Description National, award winning plaintiff litigation firm that represents tens of thousands of clients in personal injury litigation, civil litigation, and mass torts including product liability, dangerous drugs and defective medical products is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team. Successful candidates for the position will have personal injury and labor law experience. Ideal candidates will have experience working on construction injury cases and be bilingual in Spanish. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for legal document preparation, document review, legal research, creating and maintaining pleadings, motions, and other case filings (state and federal). The Paralegal will also assist the attorneys in trial preparation, client communications, and other related work. This is an onsite full-time role based out of the firm's New York, NY office location. Duties include: • Assist attorneys and support staff with managing cases., • Prepare, draft, file, and serve pleadings and discovery in state and federal court cases., • Correspond with clients, courts, and other counsel via telephone, email, letter., • Manage court filing correspondence for cases and handle the saving and calendaring of the corresponding filed documents., • Typing, filing, scanning, copying, setup client files, answer incoming department calls., • Schedule attorney court appearances, depositions, mediation, counsel meetings, and telephone conferences., • Maintain files, log telephone conversations, log time tracking in a case, and perform legal research., • Organize and maintain electronic case files within the company software/case management system., • Facilitate and manage settlement process from first steps of enrolling client(s) to payment., • Responsible for gathering client documents and organizing electronic and physical files., • Provide administrative assistance to attorneys, including managing calendars and deadlines., • Notarize client or attorney documents, as necessary., • Maintain case expenses, invoices, billing, and time worked on client and general files., • Assist attorneys in preparing for trial., • Prepare trial and deposition binders to assist attorneys., • Handling of special projects for attorneys and staff., • Interact daily with assigned clientele and Potential New Clients (PNC) to understand their needs and ensure the timely management of their cases., • Other duties as required. Qualifications: • Must have a minimum of 5 experience as a litigation paralegal in the areas of personal injury and labor law, Bachelor or Associate degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred, • Experience working on construction injury cases and bilingual in Spanish is a plus., • Must be able to perform well in a high level, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, • Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, good time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver timely results, • Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a professional and courteous demeanor toward clients and staff, • Must be honest, committed, detail oriented, team-player, positive, energetic, kind, well-spoken, and have excellent customer service skills, • Must be ambitious and enthusiastic with a willingness to learn and work, • Must have a “can do” attitude, work very cooperatively with legal and non-legal staff, • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (including Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Pro, • Must demonstrate good ethics, judgment and maintain the condentiality of les Benets • Professional development in the legal industry and opportunities to advance your career., • Paid time off, • Paid holidays, • Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision), • 401K with employer match

Job Description Job Title: Senior Attorney – Commercial Real Estate Financing Location: New York City, NY / Remote Salary/Payrate: $275-350k/year and AWESOME benefits!!! Work Environment: Hybrid/Remote Term: Permanent Bachelor’s degree required: Yes Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1,000 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-JR1 Key Responsibilities: • Represent institutional and private equity lenders in the financing of commercial and mixed-use properties, managing transactions from origination through closing., • Prepare senior, subordinate, mezzanine, preferred equity, and other loan documentation covering all layers of the capital stack., • Work on transactions involving senior mortgage, junior mortgage, mezzanine, construction, balance sheet, bridge loans, participation agreements, and note-on-note financing., • Review and update organizational documents for borrower entities to ensure compliance and accuracy., • Draft, analyze, and refine a broad range of documentation, including:, • Commitment letters, term sheets, and fee letters, • Credit agreements and supporting loan documents, • Modification agreements and forbearance agreements, • Estoppels, SNDAs, intercreditor agreements, participation agreements, co-lender agreements, and note-on-note financing agreements, • Oversee real estate secured finance transactions, including workouts and restructurings., • Examine title reports, surveys, and coordinate the title clearance process. Qualifications: • 7-15+ years practicing in real estate litigation., • Must be licensed in New York, in good standing., • Must possess a law degree from an ABA Accredited Law School. Benefits: • Competitive compensation based on experience, • Hybrid Work Schedule, • Professional development opportunities, • Health insurance, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Subsidized Dental and vision insurance, • Paid time off

Job Description Position: Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney Location: New York, NY Type: Full-Time, Hybrid scheduling - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Experience Level: 2–5 Years Salary Range: $130,000 – $170,000 Overview: A nationally recognized, full-service business law firm is seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney to join its growing New York City office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented litigator to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a diverse litigation caseload, including general liability, premises liability, commercial disputes, construction defect, insurance defense, and civil matters. * Handle all phases of discovery, including written discovery and depositions of parties and expert witnesses. * Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal documents. * Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high-quality legal service delivery. * Prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple deadlines. Qualifications: * J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice in New York (New Jersey bar admission is a plus). * 2–5 years of litigation experience, preferably across a broad range of matters. * Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. * Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. * Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent client service. * Experience in developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues. Compensation & Benefits: * Competitive salary range: $130,000 – $170,000 * Comprehensive benefits package * Supportive and professional work environment * Opportunities for long-term growth and advancement Solid Rock Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Job Description Job Title: Senior Associate - NY Labor Law / Construction Accident Location: New York, New York 10017 Bar Admission: New York Salary: $120,000 - $185,000 Min Billable Hours: 1950 Work Environment: Hybrid Job Description: Our client, a national litigation firm, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join their New York office handling NYS Labor Law and Construction accident matters. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills in a collegial environment. The successful candidate will work on a variety of matters, enjoy autonomy, while still being afforded the benefit of working in a team environment and receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible mixture of remote and intermittent in-office attendance. We seek candidates with: • Current, active license to practice law in New York. Dual licensure with PA and/or NJ or another jurisdiction is value-added;, • Minimum of 4 years of experience handling NYS Labor Law 240, 241 matters and other construction related claims., • Civil defense experience, including all facets of litigation - drafting pleadings, written discovery; motions and other related litigation documents; performing legal research; taking and defending depositions; reporting to clients and/or insurance carriers; and other related litigation tasks;, • Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills;, • Ability to multitask and manage deadlines;, • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;, • Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce top quality work;, • A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments;, • Experience handling mediations/arbitrations/trials desirable. This position offers exponential opportunities for career advancement within a well-established, but growing organization. This firm’s attorneys work on sophisticated and challenging matters in a collaborative team environment. Associates take ownership of case management (along with a supervising partner) and have the ability to handle all aspects of a file from inception through resolution/trial.

Job DescriptionDescription: The Paralegal will be responsible for working with attorneys and other departments and/or staff as assigned to provide support through all aspects of litigation in a variety of practice areas. Duties and Responsibilities • Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents., • Coordinate with attorneys and paralegal Is to direct workflow on various cases., • Review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies., • Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, conduct searches of production databases for relevant documents, and conduct other related eDiscovery tasks., • Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports., • Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed., • Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records., • Assist with preparation and review of materials for court hearings and depositions., • Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case related meetings with attorneys., • Conduct legal research and document review; perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries., • Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy., • Coordinate and prepare for trials; attend trials if necessary and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings., • Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures; meet annual billable hours requirement., • Communicate and interact with filing clerks, court room assistants and calendar clerks. Qualifications: • At least 1 year of experience preferred, working as a legal secretary or paralegal, preferably with a focus on personal injury, or construction defect cases in the State of New York., • Paralegal Certificate, • Familiarity with online databases and resources., • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in client and colleague interactions., • Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications., • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment., • Knowledge of third-party e-fling providers, including but not limited to One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, and Green Filing, a plus. We are UPSTANDING We prioritize integrity and high character and pride ourselves on an inclusive culture. We are OUTSTANDING We achieve excellent results for our clients by recruiting and developing great attorneys and legal professionals while providing the resources necessary to succeed. We are UNDERSTANDING We listen to our clients, ask questions, communicate clearly, and respond promptly. Our DIVERSITY STATEMENT At Kahana Feld, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a priority. Our culture nurtures a sense of pride, ownership, and passion that transcends titles and roles. We believe that respecting and valuing differences and diverse backgrounds fosters a more collaborative work environment, engenders a better understanding of our clients, and helps us achieve better results. Equal Opportunity Employer Kahana Feld 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Job Type Full-Time, Non-Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities None Work Location In-Office. Hybrid after 90-days of employment Work Schedule 8:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends and holidays. Physical Requirements Primarily sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Work can be performed with or without accommodations. Travel 5-10% domestic travel by car and by plane. Requirements:

Job Description Attorney in New York Metro Area – Defense Construction Personal Injury, Elmsford, NY | New York City, NY | Garden City, NY | Buffalo, NY $95k-$175k New York Metro Area law firm with national practice seeks attorneys with varying degrees of construction litigation experience in defense work (construction, premises, products liability and general liability cases). New York Bar required and New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania Bars a plus. Excellent work environment and opportunity for qualified candidates. We are looking for a Construction Litigation Labor Law Attorney to join a growing team that handles a significant amount of construction litigation cases. The right candidate will have substantive experience handling cases that deal with Labor Law Sections 240(1) and 241(6) as well as contractual indemnification issues between the parties. Strong Labor Law deposition experience a must. The attorney will join a thriving team and manage their own cases from day to day with collaboration and availability from Team Leaders. The attorney will report to clients and carriers, appear in Court for conferences and motions, comply with discovery, take and defend depositions, coordinate medical examinations and prepare and file motions. The team also handles premises liability cases, so a general working knowledge of negligence cases preferred. Please direct your resume, office location you are applying for (Elmsford, NY | New York City, NY | Garden City, NY | Buffalo, NY) Job Type: Full time (with hybrid work schedule available) Salary Range: $95,222 – $175k – Commensurate with Experience Prestigious Law Firm provides great environment and working atmosphere. To hear more (confidentially of course), please email your resume along with salary expectations. Thank you! Phillip Prodehl Alchemy Legal Nationwide Legal Recruitment and Placement pvp(at)alchemylegal(dot)com

Job DescriptionProject Finance Associate Attorney – Digital Infrastructure (Mid-Level to Senior) Location: New York, NY or Houston, TX Salary Range: $260,000–$420,000 A leading international law firm is seeking a Mid-Level or Senior Associate (3–7 years of experience) to join its Energy and Infrastructure Practice Group in either New York or Houston. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge project finance and development transactions across the rapidly growing digital infrastructure sector, including data centers, fiber networks, and related assets. The group advises a broad spectrum of clients—ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and global financial institutions—on high-value, complex transactions across the energy and infrastructure landscape. Key Areas of Focus: * Project development and financing for digital infrastructure assets * Limited recourse and structured finance transactions * Project-level and portfolio-level investments * Joint ventures, M&A, and construction & operating arrangements in the infrastructure space While experience in the digital infrastructure sector is highly desirable, the team welcomes candidates with experience in other project finance matters, leveraged finance, structured finance, or broader finance transactions. Ideal Candidate Profile: * 3 to 7 years of transactional experience, preferably in project finance or structured finance * Exposure to digital infrastructure transactions (e.g., fiber, data centers, or tower deals) is a plus * JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials * Admission to the Bar and in good standing in the jurisdiction of hire (New York or Texas) * Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills * Strong work ethic and an interest in working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment * Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously This firm offers a collaborative culture, access to market-leading deals, and the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of attorneys focused on transformative infrastructure transactions. Equal Opportunity Statement: This firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.