We are a growing Business and Entertainment law firm in the Financial District.  We love what we do.  We’re professional, but we’re also friendly and approachable.  We are committed to building a motivated team of collaborative attorneys, administrative staff, law clerks and interns/externs.

Who We’re Looking For

You are a stellar attorney with at least 4-6 years in business litigation or venture capital and corporate law.  You are practical and resourceful.  You think big picture, but you are also attentive to detail.  Basically, your legal skills are on point.

You love being a lawyer.

You communicate effectively, in plain-English.  You avoid legalese, unless absolutely necessary.

You’re licensed in at least NY or CA.

It might be raining and storming outside, but the forecast of your disposition is clear skies and sunny.  You have a great sense of humor.  You are positive and resilient.  You are confident and almost always prepared.  You enjoy learning and improving.

You take pride in being a professional.  You treat everyone (clients, adversaries, colleagues and cleaning staff) with respect.  You are polished and poised with great energy.

You realized long ago that the legal profession is a services business.  You have amazing customer service skills.  Clients love you.  You’re always responsive and often proactive.  You keep your clients and the team well-informed.

You Would

• Manage a team of 5 junior Associate Attorneys and 3 Law Clerks.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, constructive feedback and positive attitude.
• Report to one of our Co-Managing Attorneys.
• Draft, review and revise legal documents, and deliver practical advice.
• Have significant client contact.
• Participate in our brief daily team meetings.
• Be involved in client development and the growth of the firm.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, please email Careers@Romanolaw.com, with the subject line “Mid-Level Associate – 2018.”  Please include your (a) resume, (b) cover letter, and (c) pay requirements.

Additionally, in your cover letter, please briefly describe your relevant experience in business litigation or venture capital and corporate law, and the date of Apple’s IPO.

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

Romano Law has filled its externship positions for Fall 2018, however we will begin accepting applications for Spring 2019 externship positions starting October 2018.

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

You may want to contact your law school to confirm that they offer an externship program for school credit.

To be considered for future externship positions, please email Careers@Romanolaw.com your (a) resume, (b) cover letter and (c) unofficial academic transcript.