O’Connell & Aronowitz has been recognized as one of the Times Union’s Top Workplaces. This honor is one we are particularly proud of as the voting is done by our employees. We have also regularly been named as one of the Capital District Business Review’s “Best Places to Work”. This prestigious award recognizes achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of benefits, working conditions, and company culture.
To be considered for employment with O’Connell and Aronowitz, please apply here. We offer excellent benefits and compensation commensurate with experience, along with the opportunity to become an important member of our Firm. Benefits include:
Employee Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Voluntary Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Group Life Insurance
- Group Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life and/or Voluntary Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
- Monthly Parking
O’Connell and Aronowitz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CONSTRUCTION LAW ATTORNEY
We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our dynamic legal team in Albany, New York. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 10 years of experience in litigation (preferable, but not necessarily in construction law), including drafting and negotiating contracts and handling disputes [mediation, arbitration and litigation]. This is a great opportunity for an attorney to lead our firm’s construction law department after the retirement of our current department head.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and review construction contracts.
- Represent clients in construction disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and legal opinions.
- Collaborate with other attorneys on complex construction-related cases.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.
- 3–10 years of experience practicing construction law or litigation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines effectively.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, writing samples, and references to Tracy Mabb, Firm Administrator – tmabb@oalaw.com. Please include “Construction Law Attorney Application” in the subject line.
BUSINESS LAW PARALEGAL
We are seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team. The position will be filled by a candidate with the following qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience as a commercial and real estate litigation paralegal
- Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and discovery demands
- Experience preparing for trials, including drafting and overseeing service of subpoenas, preparation of trial notebooks
- Willingness to learn additional areas of specialized litigation practice
- Experience with commercial real estate transaction
- High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software
- Knowledge in the use of Worldox preferable
- Experience with E-filing documents with local and Federal Courts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and typing abilities
- Organized and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Must be able to work independently but also follow directions when given
- A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred but not required
The paralegal will perform the following:
- Manage and coordinate attorney schedules;
- Case management and file review
- Draft various types of legal documents and correspondence
- Prepare cases for deposition and trial;
- Manage discovery and trial schedules
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Benefits:
- Team-oriented, positive work environment; supportive of work/life balance and personal goals
- Paid time off
- Health insurance and 401K available
- Salary commensurate with experience
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to complete our online application and submit their resume, cover letter, and references via our online application portal.
LAW CLERKS
Every summer, O’Connell and Aronowitz seeks a studious and passionate law clerk for our thriving practice. The successful candidate will work with several different Attorneys daily, managing his or her schedule based on current demand. If you are a law student (L2 or L3) with excellent grades and a flexible schedule, you will be perfect for this position. We offer the opportunity to gain experience with Attorneys who serve in a wide variety of capacities representing clients in litigation, business, health facilities. The law clerk will have a broad range of duties including conducting legal research, preparing memos, drafting motions and legal briefs and supports attorneys by assembling and organizing information for legal documents; researching law; assembling case materials; writing reports and memoranda. The hourly rate for this position is $31.50 per hour.
Requirements:
- Must be able to draft motions
- Ability to independently handle multiple priorities and deadlines while simultaneously functioning smoothly as part of a team in a close-knit environment
- Impeccable writing, organizational, and communication skills are a MUST
- Must be L2 or L3
Start your application, apply now online.
At O’Connell and Aronowitz, our firm uses a team approach that begins with training and retaining the most qualified candidates to create a working group of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure availability and case familiarity for our clients which culminates in successful results. If you believe you have the knowledge, skills, and qualifications to work toward and achieve these successful results, we encourage you to fill out our online application.
