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Careers

Our Mission

At Farrell Fritz, we recognize that in order to advance our firm’s mission, there is no more critical goal than attracting and retaining the highest quality people at all levels and in all areas of our practice.  To meet this goal, we are committed to providing all our employees with competitive compensation, the opportunity for growth, as well as a highly congenial and comfortable work environment.

The firm frequently seeks to fill positions for talented attorneys, paralegals and professional staff at all of our locations, which span from Albany to the East End of Long Island. We empower all our employees to apply their skills to the best of their ability; we value their opinions and their contributions, and we want them to feel very much “a part of the family.”

Farrell Fritz has established Diversity Scholarships at Hofstra Law and Touro Law Schools.  Scholarships are awarded annually by the law schools to a student from a minority community who demonstrates academic achievement and/or financial need.

Attorneys

The depth of talent in each of our practice areas is a recognized strength of our firm. We therefore frequently seek to bring in experienced attorneys to join our “bench” in all of our practice and service areas: bankruptcy & restructuring, business divorce, commercial finance & banking, commercial litigation, construction, corporate, e-discovery, emerging companies & venture capital, environmental law, estate litigation, healthcare, labor & employment, land use & municipal law, New York State Regulatory & Government Relations, not for profit, real estate, tax, tax certiorari & condemnation, and trusts & estates.

Job Posting: Commercial Litigation Attorney

Farrell Fritz, P.C., a well-established, team-minded, regional law firm, seeks a commercial litigation associate with 3-6 years’ experience for its Uniondale office. The candidate will work closely with partners on all aspects of commercial litigation and should have excellent time management and writing skills. Ideal candidate has critical litigation experience (motion practice, depositions, and/or oral argument). Competitive pay and benefitsIf interested, please send resume, writing sample, salary requirement and one professional reference to Liz Knechtges, Director of Administration at eknechtges@farrellfritz.com. Direct submissions by candidates only.

Job Posting: Trusts & Estates Attorney

Farrell Fritz, P.C., a full service law firm with five offices in New York State, seeks an attorney for their Trusts and Estates department, to work in one or both of its New York City and/or Uniondale, Long Island, offices.  Ideal candidates will have significant work experience in estate planning, although an LL.M. in Estate Planning will be considered in lieu of work experience.  Position will assist partners with all aspects of general trusts and estates, but with an emphasis on planning.  Candidate should have excellent time management and organizational skills and be motivated to contribute to the growth of the firm.  Excellent pay and benefits.  Please send cover letter and resume to Liz Knechtges, Director of Administration.

First-Year Associates

We actively seek out recently graduated attorneys who share our commitment and values to join our firm. Unlike some firms of our size, we offer our junior associates the opportunity to work on substantial matters for major clients from day one. We feel it is this combination of “big firm” opportunity and a “small firm” friendly, collegial environment that distinguishes Farrell Fritz as an ideal place to launch a legal career.

Paralegals

Talented paralegals are an essential element of our team-oriented approach to client service. We seek paralegals with experience in each of our practice areas. We encourage them to contribute as a dynamic and valuable part of our team, and we offer them excellent compensation and opportunities for growth.

Job Posting: Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Farrell Fritz, P.C., a premier law firm on Long Island, is seeking an experienced Paralegal for its Commercial Litigation department in its Uniondale office. Candidates should be well organized, detail oriented and have extensive knowledge of commercial litigation. The ideal candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills and works effectively with various types of clients. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent proficiency of Word, Outlook and Excel is required. Paralegal certificate a plus.

This is an exciting and challenging position that will allow you to contribute to the growth of the firm. Excellent pay and benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to Liz Knechtges, Director of Administration, at eknechtges@farrellfritz.com

Job Posting: Estate Litigation Paralegal

Farrell Fritz, P.C. a premier New York law firm with offices on Long Island, New York City and Albany seeks an Estate Litigation Paralegal with 2+ years’ experience for its Trusts and Estates department in its Uniondale office.  Candidates should be well organized, detail oriented and have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with various types of clients. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Excellent proficiency of Word, Outlook and Excel is required.  Paralegal certificate a plus.

This is an exciting and challenging position that will allow you to contribute to the growth of the firm.  Excellent pay and benefits.  Please send cover letter and resume to Liz Knechtges, Director of Administration.

Job Posting: Estate Planning Paralegal

Farrell Fritz, P.C., a premier law firm on Long Island, seeks an Estate Planning Paralegal with 3+ years’ experience for its Trusts and Estates department in its Uniondale office. Candidates should be well organized, detail oriented and have extensive knowledge of Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney forms, estate funding and general management of files. The ideal candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills and works effectively with various types of clients. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent proficiency of Word, Outlook and Excel is required. Paralegal certificate a plus.

This is an exciting and challenging position that will allow you to contribute to the growth of the firm. Excellent pay and benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to Liz Knechtges, Director of Administration, at eknechtges@farrellfritz.com

Professional Staff

As a large, diverse and growing regional law firm, Farrell Fritz is frequently in need of qualified individuals to fill administrative staff positions in our five offices. Staff members have the opportunity to continue their education within our offices, as the firm presents both CLE and professional development seminars for attorneys and professional staff. Farrell Fritz is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Posting: Legal Secretary (Uniondale)

Farrell Fritz, P.C., a well-established, team-minded, regional law firm, seeks a legal secretary for its Uniondale office.  This candidate will work closely with partners and associates on all aspects of litigation.  Ideal candidate should have exceptional proofreading skills, solid verbal and written communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Attention to detail will be a critical part of the work. Candidates should be open-minded, forwarded thinking, proactive and willing to learn new things.  Proficiency in all Microsoft applications required (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Competitive pay and benefits.  If interested, please send resume to Elizabeth Knechtges, Director of Administration at eknechtges@farrellfritz.com.

Job Posting: Legal Secretary (NYC)

Farrell Fritz, P.C., a well-established, team-minded, regional law firm, seeks a legal secretary for its New York City office. This candidate will work closely with partners and associates on all aspects of both litigation and transactional practices. Ideal candidate should have exceptional proofreading skills, solid verbal and written communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Attention to detail will be a critical part of the work. Candidates should be open-minded, forwarded thinking, proactive and willing to learn new things. Proficiency in all Microsoft applications required (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Competitive pay and benefits. If interested, please send resume to Elizabeth Knechtges, Director of Administration at eknechtges@farrellfritz.com.