Attorney

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (June 2024)
CANANDAIGUA, NEW YORK
ATTORNEY (FULL-TIME)

The Canandaigua office of Whitcomb Law Firm, P.C. has an immediate opening for an Attorney. Whitcomb Law Firm, P.C. is a general practice firm located in the Finger Lakes region of New York and handles matters primarily in the counties of Ontario, Monroe, Seneca, Yates and Wayne.

The position will provide direct legal representation primarily in Real Estate matters including residential and commercial Buys/Sells, contracts, leases and evictions, Business representation and litigation and Estate Planning/Administration. Opportunity to work out of our Geneva, NY office as well on an as needed basis.

Core responsibilities and skills sought include:

• Meeting with clients and managing individual caseload, including initial consultations.

• Drafting and filing appropriate paperwork with various courts. Previous knowledge of the NYS Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) – E-Courts is preferred.

• Ability to handle Real Estate Closings, Eviction Proceedings and execute Will Ceremonies.

• Self-sufficient and ability to work with great independence and autonomy.

• Ability to manage staff and direct their work flow and skill to support them so they can get their work done. This is an important note. If you are an attorney who is of the mindset that the staff exists to simply support you, we do not want you to apply. This is a team based atmosphere and the attorneys exist to support the staff just as much if not more than the other way around. Law firm staff need attorneys who can provide clear direction and goals as well as guidance so they can accomplish what they must get done, and ultimately provide the highest level client outcomes.

Whitcomb Law Firm, P.C. is a growing law practice seeking to add an attorney to its Canandaigua office who can manage a caseload while providing leadership assistance. We seek to grow both as a business and as individuals and offer an environment that provides more autonomy than a traditional larger law firm and what we believe is a higher quality of life for our team, while striving for excellence in our legal representation of our clients.

Requirements:

• Admission to New York State Bar

• At least one (1) year practice

• Experience in core areas listed above highly preferred

Desired Technical Skills:

• Experience with NYSCEF

• Excellent use of Google, Microsoft OneDrive, Word and Excel

• Experience with CLIO client management and billing software

• Ability to scan, convert documents into PDF’s

Salary and Benefits:

Dependent upon experience and qualifications.

How to Apply:

To apply, submit (1) resume, (2) a writing sample (no cover letters) and (3) two references.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Whitcomb Law Firm, P.C., named BEST OF THE FINGER LAKES ™ 2020, 2021 , 2022 and 2023. Whitcomb Law Firm, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.

www.whitcombfirm.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $110,000