Job Listings

Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney

Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP is an exceptional boutique Family Law firm serving the Hudson Valley for over four decades, located in southern Dutchess County. We specialize in divorce, custody, and support litigation, as well as divorce collaboration and mediation. While we primarily work in Dutchess and Orange Counties, we also have cases in Putnam and Ulster Counties. We are currently seeking a dedicated attorney to join our team, focusing on cases in Family Court, Supreme Court, and other family-related matters. View the full job description here: https://www.lazarschwartzjones.com/lawyers-opportunity-to-join-our-team/

Associate Attorney, Labor Department – Representation of Law Enforcement Unions

Davis and Ferber is seeking an attorney to assist in the representation of labor unions. View the full job description here: Davis & Ferber, LLP Labor Department Job Posting (U)

Assistant County Attorney

Dutchess County Attorney’s Office, located in Poughkeepsie, seeks an Assistant County Attorney
(“ACA”) for the Department of Community and Family Services (“DCFS”) Legal Bureau. Click here for the full job posting:

Asst Cty Atty DCFS Positing 3 2025

Litigation Attorney – Hudson Valley ( Hybrid )

Sokoloff Stern LLP is seeking an attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to handle general liability defense cases primarily in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties. Although the attorney will work in conjunction with our Poughkeepsie office, hybrid is acceptable. The successful candidate will have strong writing and advocacy skills; trial experience is a plus and partner level candidates will be considered. Salary range: $105,000-$160,000 depending on experience. Please send resume and writing sample for consideration.

Associate Position

Lemery Greisler LLC, a Capital Region business law firm with offices in Albany and Saratoga Springs, New York, is seeking a Litigation Attorney with one to three years of litigation experience. Competitive benefits and the salary range is $75,000 – $90,000. The position location will be in our Saratoga office. Send resume, references, and sample work product to Mclark@lemerygreisler.com

Flexible Part-Time Land Use Attorney

Boutique Hudson Valley law firm which represents municipal boards, not-for-profit groups and real estate developers is seeking an experienced part-time or of-counsel attorney to join its growing practice. Strong writing and communication skills and at least five years’ experience in municipal or land use law is required. Litigation experience a plus. The firm has a collegial work environment and a strong commitment to excellence. Benefits available. Flexible schedule. Must have a commitment to the Hudson Valley and be available for in-person meetings. Contact Shane Nissen: snissen@rodenhausenchale.com or 845-516-4323.

Associate Attorney

Boutique Hudson Valley law firm which represents municipal boards, not-for-profit groups and real estate developers is seeking an ambitious associate to join its growing practice. Strong writing and communication skills and an interest in land use law are required. Litigation experience a plus. The attorney will have immediate interaction with clients in a fast-paced office and gain hands-on experience. The ideal candidate will have some experience in land use law, real estate development, litigation or municipal law, but will train the right candidate. The firm has a collegial work environment and a strong commitment to excellence. Benefits include 401k plan, health insurance and disability insurance. Salary range $105k-165k, commensurate with experience. Contact Shane Nissen: snissen@rodenhausenchale.com or 845-516-4323.

City of Poughkeepsie – Assistant Corporation Counsel

SALARY RANGE $75 – $90,000 (salary commensurate with experience)

Monday-Friday, 40 Hour Work Week

This is professional legal work involving responsibility for advising the Chief Executive Officer, Legislature and operating departments of a municipality on matters of law, preparing legal material and representing the municipality in the courts. An employee in this position is responsible for answering many legal questions effecting the municipality’s organization and operations. General supervision is received from the Corporation Counsel with wide leeway permitted for the use of independent judgment.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Researches the law and renders opinions when requested;
Represents the municipality in cases before the courts wherein the municipality is a party, plaintiff or defendant;
Prepares pleadings, appeals, resolutions, notices, contracts and other legal papers and documents;
Prepares local laws, ordinances, resolutions, legalizing acts and other legislation.
Attends meetings of the legislative body and advises that body when requested.
Examines legal papers served on or filed with municipal departments and officials;
Makes reports and answers correspondence;
Does related work as required.

THE CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:

License to practice law in New York State,
Reside within a 20-mile radius of the City of Poughkeepsie,
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant legal experience in two or more of the following areas of law: municipal, general, civil, traffic, building/zoning, and litigation,
Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks,
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

BENEFITS INCLUDE