Careers

YOU ARE:

• A problem-solver: you anticipate change, troubleshoot as issues arise, making necessary adjustments.
• Comfortable leading by example and delegating, as necessary.
• Capable of managing other administrators and being a trusted advisor to the leadership team.
• Confident, well-organized and prepared.  You always have a Plan B ready.
• Experienced in managing competing priorities.
• Collaborative in nature and have a “roll-up your sleeves”, can-do attitude.
• Motivated, friendly and you love what you do.
• Practical and resourceful.  You think big picture but are also attentive to detail.
• Clear in your communication. You are always naturally courteous.
• Professional in your demeanor, internally and externally.
• Excellent under pressure, while maintaining a calm disposition.

YOU HAVE:

• A minimum of 3-years’ experience in office management OR office administration and delegation.
• Familiarity with running an office, including AR, AP, budgeting, reconciling and running P&L reports.
• Experience and comfortability with numbers and reporting.
• Amazing customer service skills.  You’re responsive, punctual and proactive by nature.
• A tendency to follow up with them, before they follow up with you.
• You keep clients and the team well-informed.

YOU WOULD:

• Work with our Managing Partner and our Leadership Team to help run the firm.
• Be a member of our team.

TO BE CONSIDERED:

• Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@romanolaw.com.
• In your email, please use the subject line “Office Manager.”
• In your cover letter, please tell us (a) your pay requirements, and (b) who was the first mayor of NYC.

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

YOU HAVE:

• At least 4 full years of corporate transactional experience.
• Experience structuring, documenting, negotiating and executing M&A transactions.
• Working knowledge of federal and state securities laws (a plus, but not a requirement).
• A great sense of humor.

YOU ARE:

• Practical and resourceful.  You are almost always prepared.
• You are licensed to practice law in New York and love being a lawyer.
• An efficient and effective communicator, in plain-English.
• Eager to learn and improve on the job and are receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished and poised with lots of energy.
• Professional and considerate, treating everyone with respect.
• Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients and the team well-informed.
• Not phased by deadlines.  Your legal research and writing are on point.

YOU WOULD:

• Report to our Managing Partner, or such other person the firm deems appropriate.
• Draft, review and revise contracts, agreements and deliver practical advice.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, constructive feedback, and positive attitude.
• Have significant client contact, and
• Be involved in client development and the growth of the firm.

TO BE CONSIDERED:

• Please email careers@romanolaw.com, with the subject line “Experienced Corporate Attorney.”
• Please include (a) your resume, (b) a cover letter, (c) pay requirements, (d) an academic transcript, and (e) the number of floors in the Empire State Building.
• In your cover letter, please briefly describe your relevant corporate experience.

Please only apply if you have the requisite experience and you have carefully read all the above.

YOU ARE:

• Motivated, friendly and love what you do.
• Well-organized and resourceful.  You think big picture but are attentive to detail.
• Polished and poised, with good energy and a desire to get things done efficiently.
• Courteous and professional, treating everyone (clients and colleagues) with respect.

YOU HAVE:

• Excellent business development skills.  You enjoy learning and improving.
• A great sense of humor.  You’re resilient and confident.
• Amazing customer service skills.  You’re always responsive and proactive.
• A sunny disposition even when things get stormy.

YOU WOULD:

• Manage the Client Development team.
• Coordinate and analyze marketing and SEO initiatives.
• Develop and track metrics to measure success of the department.
• Follow up on business leads and marketing efforts.
• Engage with clients, lawyers and prospects.
• Look for ways to create new business opportunities through relationships.
• Report to the Management Team.

TO BE CONSIDERED:

• Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@romanolaw.com.
• In your email, please use the subject line “Client Director Manager.”
• In your cover letter, please tell us (a) your pay requirements, and (b) the oldest skyscraper in NYC.

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

YOU ARE:

• Motivated, friendly and a stellar virtual admin.
• You are practical and resourceful, with attention to detail.
• Effective in your communication, with a desire to get things done.
• Well-organized, punctual, courteous and professional.  You enjoy learning and improving.

YOU HAVE:

• Amazing customer service skills and treat everyone with respect.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Outlook, Office, Excel (and possibly QuickBooks).
• A stable high-speed Internet connection.

YOU WOULD:

• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, make reservations and plan travel.
• Assist with research, organizing digital files, managing Excel spreadsheets.
• Help with data entry and other clerical responsibilities.
• Engage with clients, third party vendors, and others by Zoom, phone and email.
• Leave a lasting impression: with your work ethic and positive attitude.

TO BE CONSIDERED:

• Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@romanolaw.com. 
• In your email, please use the subject line “Reliable and Proactive VA.”
• In your cover letter, please tell us (a) your pay requirements, and (b) the architect of the Eiffel Tower.

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

YOU ARE:

• A stellar attorney with at least 3 full years of experience litigating commercial disputes.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Practical and resourceful.
• On point with legal research and writing.
• Driven and take pride in submitting a well-written and researched brief to the Court.
• Experienced in drafting pleadings, discovery documents, and motions.
• Positive, resilient and confident.  You are almost always prepared.
• Eager to learn and improve on the job and are receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished and poised with lots of energy.
• Respectful towards everyone- clients, adversaries, colleagues and cleaning staff alike.
• Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients and the team well-informed.

YOU HAVE:

• Been involved in document productions and understand how the process works.
• Attended court conferences and depositions – if not as a first-chair, as a second-chair.
• A passion for being a lawyer and in particular a litigator.
• Efficient and effective communication skills, in plain-English.
• A great sense of humor and litigation deadlines do not phase you.
• Experience litigating copyright, trademark or employment matters (a plus, not required).

YOU WOULD

• Report to our Litigation Partner.
• Draft, review and revise pleadings, discovery, motions and deliver practical advice.
• Attend court conferences, take depositions and argue motions, as your skills grow.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, constructive feedback, and positive attitude.
• Have significant client contact.
• Be involved in client development and the growth of the firm.

TO BE CONSIDERED:

• Email careers@romanolaw.com, subject line “Experienced Business Litigation Attorney.”
• Please include (a) your resume, (b) a cover letter, (c) pay requirements, (d) an academic transcript, and (e) where are motions returnable in New York County.
• In your cover letter, please briefly describe your relevant experience as a litigator.

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

Who We Are:

We are a growing transactional and litigation firm in the Financial District, focused on Business and Entertainment law.  We love what we do.  Every day, we get to help creative and innovative people accomplish cool things.  We’re always professional, but we’re also a friendly group.  Building a motivated and collaborative team is our top priority.

We are looking for highly motivated and meticulous students who are interested in our practice and eager to learn.

Qualifications:

• Rising 2L or 3L candidates
• Strong academics – minimum 3.0 GPA
• Research and writing skills
• Contract drafting skills
• Strong attention to detail

Duties include:

• Contract review and revision,
• Legal research and drafting,
• Prepare memorandums,
• Draft briefs, motions and pleadings, and
• Research and writing articles on legal topics.

Students will also have opportunities to:

• Participate in client meetings,
• Observe client negotiations,
• Strategize with attorneys in both transactional and litigation matters, and
• Be exposed to the business of law and legal marketing.

Please note that we only accept applications for legal externs who receive academic credit from their law school for the placement.

How to Apply:

• Email careers@romanolaw.com, subject line “Spring 2021 Legal Extern.”
• Please submit your (a) resume, (b) cover letter, (c) unofficial transcript, (d) a writing sample (preferably contracts or memos)
• In the body of the email, please tell us who won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series during the 68th Emmys.

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.