Current Job Opportunities

Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a full-service law firm serving individual and business clients through an interdisciplinary and team-based approach. The Firm was founded on a set of core beliefs, including a belief in the value of teamwork and respect for each individual’s contribution.  As part of our belief in each employee’s individuality, and our drive to enhance the versatility and quality of our legal services on a continuous basis, we are committed to fostering a diverse workplace that reflects the communities in which our clients and employees live and work. 

We are currently seeking a full-time Director of Attorney Recruitment and Development to join the Firm Administration team in our Syracuse Office.

Annual Salary Range: $85 – $100K

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee and implement Summer Associate and lateral Associate recruiting efforts.
• Schedule and attend recruiting programs and interview sessions.
• Work with firm management and practice group leaders in evaluating hiring needs.
• Researching and reporting market information as it relates to Associate hiring.
• Oversee Associate integration, to ensure a smooth transition from onboarding to practice.
• Design, develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive programs to train, mentor, develop and retain Associates.
• Design, develop, implement, and monitor programs aimed at enhancing Associate professional and client service skills, as well as technical and practice-specific legal competencies.
• Measure and assess the effectiveness of training programs, ensuring alignment with firm objectives.
• Foster strong relationships with Firm management, Practice Group Leaders, and Members to identify training and development needs.
• Oversee the firm’s mentorship program fostering a culture of support and professional growth.
• Act as an advisor to Associates, conducting follow-up, and troubleshooting issues, if needed.
• Develop, lead, and facilitate Associate evaluation process.
• Maintain external relationships to stay current with industry trends and developments.

Requested Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in attorney professional development
• JD required, with a strong understanding of Associate career progression.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing effective professional development programs.
• Excellent communication and organization skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members and build strong relationships with Associates and Members

Individuals from historically under-represented groups within the legal community are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources, at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com.

Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a full-service law firm serving individual and business clients through an interdisciplinary and team-based approach.  The Firm was founded on a set of core beliefs, including a belief in the value of teamwork and respect for each individual’s contribution.  As part of our belief in each employee’s individuality, and our drive to enhance the versatility and quality of our legal services on a continuous basis, we are committed to fostering a diverse workplace that reflects the communities in which our clients and employees live and work. 

We currently seek a full-time experienced Legal Intake and Data Base Specialist to join our Firm Administration team in our Syracuse Office.

Salary Range: $27.00 – $29.00/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

Intake

• Responsible for receiving intake phone calls from potential clients.
• Complete intake form for potential clients and direct to appropriate attorney.

New Client / Matter

• Carefully, accurately and in a timely manner, review and process all NCMM submissions for new and existing clients (includes conducting any required corporate research on the listed parties to the submission, resolving any noted data entry errors/omissions in the NCMM forms).
• Review new matters for accuracy and completion, confirming that required documents such as engagement letters and conflict waivers are attached.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff and the Firm’s Time and Billing Department to ensure that the Client Database is regularly updated for accurate invoice addresses and billing methods.
• Process all client matter modifications, closings and re-openings, while maintaining system integrity and confidentiality.
• Responsible for routine maintenance of NCMM Forms.
• Maintain and update procedure manual.
• Additional projects/duties as assigned.

Requested Qualifications:

• Prior legal industry new business intake/conflicts experience. Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Excellent database and internet research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to communicate concisely, accurately and professionally with attorneys, administrative staff and prospective clients.
• Strong telephone communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with teammates to ensure exceptional customer service.

Individuals from historically under-represented groups within the legal community are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources, at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com.

Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a full-service law firm based in Syracuse, New York, serving individual and business clients through an interdisciplinary and team-based approach.  The Firm was founded on a set of core beliefs, including a belief in the value of teamwork and respect for each individual’s contribution.  As part of our belief in each employee’s individuality, and our drive to enhance the versatility and quality of our legal services on a continuous basis, we are committed to fostering a diverse workplace that reflects the communities in which our clients and employees live and work.

Librarian

This position is responsible for managing the firm’s legal research materials, monitoring acquisition and renewal of those resources, preparing an operating budget, negotiating and monitoring vendor contracts, and allocating, organizing and disseminating legal resources.  Function includes (1) research, analysis and evaluation of the accuracy, quality and validity of information, (2) coordinate training for legal professionals, (3) organizing, classifying, maintaining and finding law library resources and materials, and (4) assisting/providing back-up coverage to the new matter/conflict checking process.  Preferred qualifications: (1) library science degree and/or directly related experience as a law librarian; (2) demonstrated ability to plan, implement and/or coordinate projects (3) strong attention to detail (4) a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude. 

Salary Range:  $29.75 – $32.83 per hour

Individuals from historically under-represented groups within in the legal community are encouraged to apply.  Please submit your resume and cover letter to Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources, at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com.  

The firm is looking to add an Associate attorney to the Trusts and Estates Practice Group in Syracuse, New York.  

In addition to being admitted to practice in New York, candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in estate and trust planning and administration.

Strong candidates should also have:

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills
• A positive attitude, and a desire to work as part of a team

Salary range: $92K – 110K, with bonus potential tied to performance metrics

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources, at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Bousquet Holstein has an exciting opportunity for a litigation associate with 3-6 years of experience to join a team of innovative, dedicated, and resourceful attorneys.   Our litigation practice group offers ambitious individuals the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging cases within a supportive environment, with ample resources to build necessary litigation skills as well as client relationships. 

The ideal candidate will:

Be admitted to the New York State bar or meet the requirements to waive in;

• Have experience handling litigation matters in one or more of the following areas of civil litigation:  labor and employments disputes, including employment discrimination (either plaintiff or defense-side), wage and hour matters, and retaliation (including whistleblower) claims; business disputes; complex commercial litigation; construction law; and real estate disputes.

• Have experience preparing pleadings and assisting with or conducting discovery and motion practice;

• Have stellar analytic, written, and verbal communication skills;

• Have the ability and the drive to work independently, prioritize tasks, plan, organize and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, and develop timelines;

• Have intellectual curiosity and a willingness to find practical solutions to complex problems. 

Prior law firm experience and/or a federal or NYS clerkship are a plus. 

Salary range: $93K – $100K, with bonus potential tied to performance metrics

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources, at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Bousquet Holstein, PLLC, a mid-sized law firm with offices in Syracuse and Ithaca, NY with a variety of local, regional, national, and international clients, is seeking to hire an attorney experienced in federal taxation and in ownership and equity structures for business transactions and real estate development projects, including federal and New York State tax credit transactions.

We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Experience: 

We are looking for candidates with demonstrable experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Tax-informed structuring of commercial real estate (including multifamily) development transactions;
• Formation of limited liability companies, partnerships, corporations, and other business entities, including experience with allocation structures for multi-tiered LLCs/partnerships to achieve economic agreements among project owners and investors;
• Transaction and project financing experience with developers, investors, lenders, governmental agencies, and bond issuers;
• Planning, negotiating, and structuring project finance involving federal business tax credits (e.g., green energy/investment, low-income housing, and rehabilitation (historic properties) tax credits), state tax credits (NYS tax credit experience in particular), and other state and local economic development programs and incentives; and
• Merger and acquisition transaction structuring and financing.

Required Competencies:

• Licensed to practice law in New York State
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Additional consideration may be given to candidates having a degree or experience in taxation (including LL.M), accounting, finance, economics, or other quantitative disciplines 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Dedication to client service, strong quantitative skills (including use of Excel), and tenacity and stamina when problem solving.

Salary range: $92K – 110K, with bonus potential tied to performance metrics.

Inquiries will be kept confidential. A cover letter and resume and should be submitted via email to Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources, at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential.