Legal Jobs in Freeport

Our client, a well-regarded regional defense firm, is seeking a General Liability Counsel to join their Westchester, NY team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ of general liability or insurance defense related litigation experience.

Competitive base salary 150k to 175k+, bonus and benefits.

This is a hybrid remote position, 2/3 days in office, 2/3 days remote per week.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in NY.

Resumes may be sent to

Our client, a well-regarded regional defense firm, is seeking a General Liability Trial Attorney to join their Westchester, NY team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ of general liability or construction litigation experience. Candidates should have 1st or 2nd chair jury trial defense experience. Team lead experience is preferred, not required.

Competitive base salary 170k to 190k, bonus and benefits.

This is a hybrid remote position, 2/3 days in office, 2/3 days remote per week.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in NY.

Resumes may be sent to

Sophisticated law firm with offices in Long Island, Brooklyn and New Jersey with diverse practice groups including Litigation, Real Estate and Corporate is actively recruiting mid-level associates (5+ years’ experience) for its Litigation practice group.

Associates with experience in commercial litigation or bankruptcy should apply.

The right candidate desires to continue his/her professional and financial success with a better work life balance and minimal commute.

Come work with big firm trained lawyers from top law schools handling sophisticated large litigation matters in diverse industries.

Our clients are institutional, private equity and high net worth entities and businesses that acquire, operate, finance, divest, develop, and lease real estate, healthcare, and financial assets across the US.

Competitive market salary commensurate with experience.

Salary range $180,000-$270,000.

Please email resume to

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Our Client: A full-service law firm in western Nassau County, Long Island (close to LIRR stations) with 20 attorneys is hiring an Associate Attorney, Trusts & Estates. The firm Partners are committed to a limit of 1600 billable hours / year to prioritize personal well-being, and better manage life's demands outside of work. A special opportunity to work in Nassau County, Long Island with sophisticated firm clients, resolving complex T&E matters, and employing T&E strategies equally as complex and sophisticated as at larger firms, but with a ‘smaller-firm’ feel, more collaboration and ease to share knowledge, flexibility, and colleague familiarity, as well as an opportunity for tremendous growth that often surpasses larger firms.

The firm’s T&E clients typically include high-net-worth families and individuals, business owners, investors, and company executives. Candidates should have experience and be comfortable working with clients having an estate value in excess of $5M.

Candidate must have at least 4+ years of complex Trusts & Estates experience, including strong tax planning. Joining the firm with a ‘book of business’ is NOT required, but a plus.

Location: The Long Island office is close to a LIRR train station for those living west or north of Long Island.

Commute: The work is ON SITE in the firm's Long Island office for the most part, with some flex to work in the firm's Manhattan or NJ office now & then, or sporadically on a remote basis as needed.

Salary: Up to about $175k, plus bonus, plus origination fees / commissions for any existing book of business brought into the firm and for any new business brought into the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare wills, annuities, trust documents, etc.
• Perform estate & trust planning; prepare and review domestic and international estate planning strategies and documents.
• Trust work includes grantor trusts (annuity trusts and interest partnerships), revocable and irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, dynasty trusts, etc.
• Assist clients with preserving their wealth and administering estates and trusts.
• Protect and prevent client estate or trust assets from unauthorized or improper use, waste, or depletion for taxes or long-term care costs and to creditors.
• Work with clients to plan for taxes including estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer taxes, personal, etc. as well as gift and estate tax audits.
• Assist clients to plan for elder law issues, succession of businesses, related marital matters, and public benefits.
• Assist clients to plan, create and administer charitable giving and foundations.
• Assist with the probate process and administration of estates for trustees and executors.
• Effectively counsel clients in all aforementioned disciplines

Qualifications:

• At least 4+ years of strong, 'hands on' experience with Trusts & Estates matters, including complex matters, and strong estate tax planning.
• J.D.
• Licensed to practice law in NY State.
• Experience working with estates valued over $5 Million.

All replies and discussions are confidential. If qualified and interested, please email a MS Word version of your resume to David Rivard, Director of Recruiting, Executive Alliance, at

This client is NOT OPEN TO:

• Sponsoring those in the U.S. on a temporary visa / not authorized to work for U.S. employers
• Providing a relocation package for those living outside of a commuting area to Long Island

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Personal Injury Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of litigation processes and have experience in personal injury law (at least 2 years of experience is required). This role is essential in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, ensuring that all legal documents are prepared accurately and timely, and maintaining effective communication with clients and other stakeholders.

Personal Injury Paralegal Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions by organizing case files and evidence.

• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, contracts, and discovery requests.

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case strategies.

• Manage case files using iManage or similar legal case management software.

• Maintain communication with clients regarding case updates, scheduling, and other inquiries while demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.

• Interview clients and witnesses to gather pertinent information for cases.

• Ensure compliance with tribal law regulations where applicable.

• Organize and maintain the law office's filing system, ensuring all documents are properly indexed and accessible.

• Must have Personal Injury Paralegal experience

Personal Injury Paralegal Experience

• Proven experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal administrative role.

• Familiarity personal injury law (2 years of experience is required).

• Proficient in legal case management software (experience with iManage is a plus).

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Must have Personal Injury Paralegal experience

The annual salary for this position is between 75-100k

Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with over 300 employees providing top-tier legal services to our clients in seven states. While our legal expertise sets us apart, it's our mindset that drives us forward. We bring a fresh, fast-paced energy that drives our momentum and shapes how we approach every challenge.

We are a company that chooses to dig deeper, solving problems at the root instead of settling for surface fixes. Here, there are no passengers because every individual adds value, owns outcomes, and moves the firm forward. With an underdog mentality, we embrace constant elevation, always sharpening, always climbing, and never coasting. When challenges come, we row together and lean in as one team to get the job done, no matter what.

The Position

Friedman Vartolo LLP is looking for an Executive Assistant to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC). In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal department, ensuring its smooth and efficient operation. Your responsibilities will include managing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle sensitive, confidential information with the utmost discretion.

This full-time, exempt position and is expected to work out of our Garden City office. The standard schedule is 38 hours per week, with hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Fridays, with flexibility to work a hybrid-remote schedule after 90 days of successful employment in good-standing with the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the OGC in managing their calendar, including scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and prioritizing tasks.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and presentations for board meetings, client consultations, and internal legal meetings.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the OGC, internal teams, external clients, and third-party vendors.
• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm policies.
• Maintain an organized filing system for both physical and digital documents, ensuring legal documents are readily accessible.
• Coordinate with external counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of corporate compliance documents and filings.
• Help track specific litigation matters for the department, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of updates and deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support to the broader legal team as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience in a legal or administrative field. Previous experience in a legal or default services firm is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a legal, financial, or professional services environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and basic legal processes.
• Professional demeanor with a strong customer service orientation.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with colleagues and clients.

Compensation/Benefits

We offer a full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, Flex Spending Account, fitness reimbursement and 401k with match.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Friedman Vartolo to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Friedman Vartolo. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Recruitment at to request an accommodations.

Location

Garden City office

• Competitive base pay and overall compensation package
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays
• Life Insurance coverage
• 401K

Estates Administrator/ Trust & Estates Paralegal

Estate Administrator for a well-regarded law firm in Long Island, NY

1. Preparation of administration & probate petitions in Surrogate’s Courts, and in local New York Counties.

2. Preparing gift tax returns and deed transfer documents.

3. Transferring of stock certificates (for deceased).

4. Fully knowledgeable in preparation of federal estate tax returns as well as all facets of general estate and trust administration.

5. On-line research will be required.

6. Informal accounting for the estates.

7. Experienced in preparation and filing 706 forms.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-year college degree and at least 5 years intensive trusts and estates experience.

• Outstanding interpersonal, communications, planning and organizational skills.

If you are interested and qualified, please email your resume as a word document attachment to Karen Frankel at

This position will provide legal services to a multi-generational family office that has a wide range of asset classes and routinely engages in sophisticated transactions of many types. The Corporate Counsel will be a key member of the Company's legal team reporting to the lawyer who started the legal department twenty plus years ago and who was a principal architect of creating the current family office's structures. In this role, the Corporate Counsel will provide advice and support on a broad range of legal and associated issues involved in carrying out the strategy of the business and optimizing its performance. The work can include matters of reviewing and negotiating contracts, real estate transactions, estate planning, corporate compliance, mergers and acquisitions and general business law matters. The Corporate Counsel must possess the ability to surface and clearly explain legal considerations and the confidence to provide actionable recommendations on risk so that executives and senior management can make appropriate risk-adjusted decisions.

A key trait required in this environment is intellectual and professional versatility and an entrepreneurial instinct.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contract review, drafting and providing legal analysis on a wide variety of matters
• Evaluate and provide recommendations related to complex financing and other corporate legal matters
• Identify and implement improved legal and compliance practices to support well-rounded decision-making, mitigate risks and comply with regulatory requirements and generally accepted sound business practices.
• Support M&A activity for acquisitive organization, advising organization on legal diligence findings, negotiating definitive agreements that protect the Company's interests, and facilitating successful deals.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs and letters of intent.
• Engage and manage outside counsel, optimizing support while promoting efficiency and cost management.
• Review, negotiate and provide guidance around simple and more complex real estate transactions and matters.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in a state and in good standing
• 3-7 years professional legal experience preferred. Mix of law-firm and in-house experience a plus.
• Preference for legal generalist with commercial and corporate law experience but open to diverse background for specialists looking to broaden their experience; Seasoned in drafting and negotiating complex transactions.
• Clear understanding of property ownership devices, including trusts, LLCs, corporations and partnerships.
• Experience working with industrial and manufacturing companies
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and within a team environment
• Ability to provide clear risk analyses and recommendations
• Collaborative, enthusiastic, and engaging, with ability to communicate persuasively, build relationships and secure commitment from others.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Committed to timeliness and quality.
• Comfortable in a lean environment, with confidence to recommend actionable solutions and make risk judgements based on imperfect information.
• Action-oriented and pragmatic.
• Effective and proven project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft's data ecosystem, including Microsoft Forms, Power BI, SharePoint and other features of its Power Platform

Litigation Paralegal

Sophisticated law firm with offices in Long Island, Brooklyn and New Jersey with diverse practice groups including Litigation, Real Estate and Corporate is actively looking for a Litigation paralegal for its Cedarhurst office. Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Description:

• Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys
• Conducting research, investigating facts, and developing legal arguments
• Drafting legal documents such as contracts, depositions, and pleadings
• Preparing and filing documents with courts
• Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
• Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 plus years' experience in related field

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid time off for holidays!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary range: $70,000-$110,000

Please email resume to We look forward to hearing from you.