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 a tax attorney experienced in complex entity structures, tax planning for real estate development projects, and federal and NYS 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.

Salary Range: $95,000 – $105,000 DOE

Experience Preferred:

• Ability to analyze and apply federal, state, and local tax rules to a variety of business transactions including commercial and multifamily real estate development projects
• Working familiarity 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
• Support attorneys during trials and hearings, including organizing exhibits, preparing witnesses, and maintaining accurate records
• Planning, negotiating, and structuring project finance involving federal (LIHTC, NMTC, HTC) and/or New York State (SLIC, SHTC, Brownfield, and/or Empire Zone) tax credits
• Merger and acquisition transaction structuring and financing

Desired Competencies:

• Degree from an accredited law school; ideally our successful candidate will also have a degree or experience in accounting and/or finance
• Licensed to practice law in New York State
• 2+ years of relevant experience in the areas noted above
• A dedication to client service, strong communication skills, strong quantitative skills (including use of Excel); tenacity and stamina when problem solving

Inquiries will be kept confidential and should be submitted via email to cjohnson@bhlawpllc.com or to Bousquet Holstein PLLC, Suite 1000, 110 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

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 Matrimonial/Family Law Paralegal in our Syracuse office and invite candidates from historically underrepresented groups in the legal community to apply.

Salary Range: $60,500 – $72,000 DOE

Primary Responsibilities will include working with attorneys in the following areas:

• Assist attorney in all phases of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, child support and other related matters
• Manage case files, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of all relevant information and correspondence
  Drafting of legal documents to include pleadings, motions, petitions, discovery requests and settlement agreements
• Preparing and filing documents with state and federal courts
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings and other court appearances
• Support attorneys during trials and hearings, including organizing exhibits, preparing witnesses, and maintaining accurate records
• Provide administrative support, including answering phone calls and managing correspondence with current and potential clients
• Conduct legal research using various resources, including online databases, case law, statues and legal publications to support attorneys in analyzing and addressing complex family and matrimonial law issues
• Act as a liaison between the firm, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel, communicating case updates, scheduling matters and relaying of information
• Foster a collaborative work environment by actively engaging with attorneys, fellow paralegals and law clerks, sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the firm's legal practice

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies or a related field is preferred
• 2+ years of experience as paralegal in a law firm, preferably in family and matrimonial law
• Professional approach to work with focus on client service; strong indicators are excellent communications skills, attention to detail, follow-up, and initiative to complete tasks independently
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing work priorities
• Possess good organizational skills, judgment, and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word and Excel

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.

We currently seek a full-time experienced Administrative Assistant to join our Corporate/Brownfield Practice Group. The successful candidate will work directly with attorneys serving a large number of brownfield remediation and redevelopment projects across New York State.

This position is an outstanding opportunity for a highly-motivated individual interested in working in an executive support capacity assuming a pivotal role at the center of a fast-growing, highly respected professional practice with relationships throughout New York State.

Salary Range:  $27 – $31/hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Executive-level administrative support, serving as a primary trusted point of contact and steady communication for clients, other professionals, and internal colleagues
  • Review incoming emails and other communications and prioritize and determine appropriate actions, referral, and/or response, exercising judgment and discretion as needed
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive client and internal information
  • On-going relationship building with an array of external contacts

• Provide sophisticated calendar management and scheduling
  • Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements
  • Anticipate needs in advance of meetings, phone calls, etc. and populate meeting planners with appropriate information
  • Assist attorneys in monitoring and maintaining task lists
    
• Work as a part of team with other Practice Group and Firm colleagues, including administrative assistants, to provide administrative support to the Group and the Firm

• Complete a wide range of administrative tasks that facilitate the ability of the Practice Group leaders to effectively service internal and external clients, Committees and Board Member activities.
  • Work closely with other Practice Group attorneys, paralegals, and other colleagues, keeping them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities

• Assisting with projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with clients and internal staff; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists and information.
  • Provide support for time entry, invoicing, tracking open balances, and client payment reminders, and provide support for direct report attorneys in seeking payment of open balances.

• Actively participate in growth and professional development of the Brownfield Practice Group
  • Participate meaningfully and as a peer in Practice Group strategic planning and action teams
  • Evaluate and assist in developing procedures and adopting or implementing new technology for improved workflow; anticipate future needs as the Practice Group grows
  • Coordinate Practice Group and subgroup meetings

Requirements:

• Prior work experience supporting executive leaders at the hub of an environment with multiple internal and external relationships
• Professional approach to work with focus on client service
• This position requires excellent oral and written communications skills, attention to detail, and initiative to complete tasks independently
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Teams, OneDrive); familiarity with other 365 tools would be a plus
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing work priorities on an as-needed basis
• Possess good organizational skills, judgment, and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Experience maintaining banking and account details

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.