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 currently seek a full-time experienced Paralegal in our Trust & Estates practice area

Salary range:  $27.00 – $33.00/hour (37.5 hours per week)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interface with clients, administrative agencies and court personnel
• Marshalling, organizing and analyzing asset information
• Preparation of inventories
• Preparation of accountings
• Drafting estate planning documents such as wills, power of attorney documents and health care directives
• Coordinate with attorneys for case management
• Assisting with estate and gift tax return preparation
• Preparation of guardianship forms
• Preparation of Medicaid applications

Requirements:

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent of education/experience
• Knowledge of trust & estates practice area to include experience with wills, trusts and estates
• Knowledge of probate process and procedures
• 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
• Professional, courteous, attentive to detail, and delivery of high quality client service
• Knowledge of MS office; LexisNexis automated forms, accounting and tax software.

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources, at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com. 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.

Requested Qualifications

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with teammates to ensure exceptional customer service.
• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of corporate or law firm work experience; experience with conflicts analysis 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 and administrative staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

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 Casey Johnson, Director of Attorney Recruitment & Development, at cjohnson@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: $92K – $110K, with bonus potential tied to performance metrics

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Casey Johnson, Director of Attorney Recruitment & Development, at cjohnson@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.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Casey Johnson, Director of Attorney Recruitment & Development, at cjohnson@bhlawpllc.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential.