Careers
We work to advance our firm’s mission through attracting and retaining the highest quality talent at all levels and across all areas. We are committed to providing all employees competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a highly collegial and comfortable work environment.
“Working as a corporate lawyer, you have to learn how to collaborate and work across practices and industries. At Farrell Fritz, our team-based approach allows a fuller experience for clients—and for attorneys. I’ve found working in this environment to be additive to the development of my practice over the 25+ years I’ve been at the firm.”
“The opportunity to work with seasoned lawyers who take a sincere interest in my career growth, combined with the camaraderie among the attorneys, makes working at Farrell Fritz a uniquely enriching and rewarding experience.”
“I am proud to be one of a number of lawyers who have spent their entire careers at Farrell Fritz. Over the years we’ve developed a practice I am proud of and inspired to serve. Our team is like a family, and we support each other through it all.”
Our Mission
We work to advance our firm’s mission through attracting and retaining the highest quality talent at all levels and across all areas. We are committed to providing all employees competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a highly collegial and comfortable work environment.
The firm frequently seeks to fill positions for talented attorneys, paralegals and professional staff at all of our locations. We empower all employees to apply their skills to contribute to the firm’s success. We deeply value diverse opinions and want every person to feel very much “a part of the family.”
Farrell Fritz offers a Diversity Scholarships at Hofstra Law and Touro Law Schools. The 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 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; emerging companies & venture capital; environmental; estate litigation; healthcare; labor & employment; land use & municipal; New York State Regulatory & Government Relations; not for profit; real estate; tax; tax certiorari & condemnation; and. trusts & estates.
Openings
Job Posting: Trusts & Estates Attorney – NYC or Uniondale
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 (Salary Range: $132,5000 – $161,500). Please send cover letter and resume to Liz Knechtges, Director of Administration.
Job Posting: Commercial Litigation Attorney – Uniondale
Farrell Fritz, P.C., a well-established, team-minded, regional law firm, seeks a commercial litigation associate with 0-6 years’ experience for its New York City and/or Uniondale, Long Island, offices. The candidate will work closely with partners on all aspects of commercial litigation and should have excellent time management and writing skills. The ideal candidate has litigation experience (including e-discovery, pleadings, and drafting motions). Competitive pay and benefits (Salary Range $130,000-165,000). If interested, please send resume, writing sample, salary requirement and one professional reference to Liz Knechtges, Director of Administration. Direct submissions by candidates only.
Job Posting: Land Use Attorney – Hauppauge
Farrell Fritz, P.C., a full-service law firm with five offices in New York State, seeks an attorney for their Land Use department, to work in its Hauppauge, Long Island, office. The Ideal candidate will have a strong background in land use regulations, zoning laws, and real estate development. The candidate should have at least 2-4 years of experience and will work closely with partners to assist with clients, government agencies, and community stakeholders to navigate complex legal issues and facilitate successful project outcomes. Candidate should have excellent time management and organizational skills and be motivated to contribute to the growth of the firm. Excellent pay and benefits (Salary Range: $126,500 – $141,000). 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. (Salary: $120,000)
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.
Openings
Job Posting: Estate Administration Paralegal (Uniondale)
Farrell Fritz, a top-ranked New York regional law firm, seeks an Estate Administration Paralegal for its Uniondale office with a minimum of 4 years’ experience. Candidates should be well-organized, detail oriented and be fully capable of administering an estate and/or trust from its inception. Applicants should be proficient in preparing and filing court-related documents, including probate, administration, and accounting petitions, the preparation and filing of estate and gift tax returns, the preparation of informal accountings, and receipts and release agreements. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and effectively work with clients. (Salary range $75,000 to $90,000)
Please send cover letter and resume to Liz Knechtges, Director of Administration.
Job Posting: Estate Litigation Paralegal (Uniondale)
Farrell Fritz, P.C. a well-established, team-minded, New York regional law firm, 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 (Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000). Please send cover letter and resume to Liz Knechtges, Director of Administration.
Job Posting: Estate Planning Paralegal (Uniondale)
Farrell Fritz, P.C., a well-established, team-minded, New York regional law firm, 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 (Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000). Please send cover letter and resume to Liz Knechtges, Director of Administration.
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.
Culture
We believe it is vitally important to invest in our people, as well as the relationships that are developed at work. Our team members understand our mission and collaborate to reach those goals. This teamwork and camaraderie is the foundation of our firm.