Current Job Opportunities

The Bousquet Holstein 1L Summer Program provides an outstanding law student with a demonstrated commitment to an inclusive community with training and mentorship geared towards building strong skills for the legal profession. The program runs for approximately 10 weeks and affords a student a paid opportunity to work alongside attorneys in both offices (Syracuse and Ithaca) and in all of the firm’s practice areas. The student will also participate in firm events and activities, as well as community-wide events attended by attorneys and professional staff of the firm. 

Eligibility:

Candidates must:

• be a full-time student in good standing in their first year of law school at an ABA-accredited law school.
• demonstrate a commitment to our core beliefs through life and work experiences.

Application Materials:

Applicants interested in our 1L Summer Program must submit the following materials in PDF format to skasmarek@bhlawpllc.com on or before January 17, 2025:

• a current resume;
• a typed personal statement of 1,000 words or less highlighting your community engagement, life experiences, and any other contributions that have fostered diversity, inclusion and excellence.
• A fall semester law school transcript.  We encourage candidates to submit the grades that are available at the time of application submission, even if all grades have not yet posted. A complete transcript should be submitted to Ms. Kasmarek once available.

Process:

The hiring committee will review applications and select candidates for interviews. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom between January 21^st and January 24^th with call backs occurring in-person at one of our offices the week of January 27^th.

After reviewing application materials and conducting interviews, the selection committee will choose the candidate that best demonstrates a commitment to our core beliefs.

Future Employment with Bousquet Holstein:

Employment through the 1L Summer Program is limited to the summer 2025 program, however we encourage all applicants for the 1L Summer Program, whether selected or not, to also consider applying for our 2L Summer Associate Program once the application is open.

Salary:  $3,461.54 biweekly.

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.  

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 Administrative Assistant to join our Trust & Estates Practice Group.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and non-legal administrative support to attorneys and paralegals
• Interface with clients, administrative agencies and court personnel
• E-file documents and coordinate paper filings of documents
• Complete time entry and billing to ensure accurate payment
• Provide sophisticated calendar management for Attorneys. Coordinate meetings including in-person, virtual and conference calls.
• Complete a wide range of administrative tasks that facilitate the attorney's ability to effectively service internal and external clients
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external clients
• Work closely with attorneys keeping them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities; anticipate needs in advance of meetings, phone calls, etc.
• Run conflict checks and create client files.

Requirements:

• Prior work experience as an Administrative/Executive Assistant, preferably in Trust & Estates
• Professional approach to work with focus on client service; strong indicators are excellent communications skills, attention to detail, and initiative to complete tasks independently
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• 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

Salary Range:  $25 – $29/hour

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.

We currently seek a full-time experienced Administrative Assistant to join our Corporate/Brownfield Practice Group. The successful candidate will work directly with one of the Firm's managing partners who leads a group of 9 attorneys serving a large number of brownfield remediation and redevelopment projects across New York State.

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

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 – $29/hour

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.

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 the Director of Attorney Recruitment, Samantha Kasmarek at skasmarek@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 Samantha Kasmarek, Director of Attorney Recruitment & Development at skasmarek@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 Director of Attorney Recruitment, Samantha Kasmarek: skasmarek@bhlawpllc.com