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We are innovative problem solvers!

We are all about getting things done and having fun along the way. We’re looking for intelligent, dynamic and thoughtful people.

Why you’ll love it here:

  • You’ll be a part of a work family of really awesome people.
  • Your opinion and feedback will be valued.
  • You’ll be challenged to grow and improve.
  • You’ll be around a lot of interesting clients.  If there’s one thing we’re not around here, it’s bored.

The following positions are available:

Director of Legal Operations

YOU ARE:

  • A licensed attorney, experienced in private practice, who has managed people for over 10 years.
  • A natural leader, experienced in taking the initiative and leading conversations.
  • Action-oriented with a sense of urgency for accomplishing goals.
  • An efficient and effective communicator, in plain-English.
  • Conscientious and highly accountable.
  • A problem solver.  You implement practical and timely solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Enthusiastic, energetic and confident.
  • Always responsive and often proactive, keeping clients and the team well-informed.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

  • Oversee accountability, performance and development of the Legal Team.
  • Ensure the firm’s workload is properly distributed among the attorneys with consideration given to expertise.
  • Run weekly attorney meetings and ensure successful completion of goals.
  • Assist with recruiting A-player attorneys, paralegals and other legal staff.
  • Report to the Managing Partners.

WHY US:

  • As we continue to grow, leadership is important – we provide an environment that promotes management development.  You will have the opportunity to lead and mentor the next generation of excellent lawyers.
  • Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law.  We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
  • We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
  • Base Salary – $100k-$200k (Based on experience).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members.  We go to great lengths to make this happen.  Please tell us a little about yourself:

  • Please email your resume and cover correspondence to careers@romanolaw.com.
  • In your correspondence, please use the subject line “Director of Legal Operations.”
  • In your cover letter, please include (a) your answer to the question “Who was the second person to walk on the moon?”, (b) your base salary requirements and (c) the current value of any portable book of business.
  • Take our 5-minute survey by clicking here.  This is a survey, it’s not a test.  There are no right or wrong answers. No need to overthink it. You’ll be sent a copy of your results instantly.
Senior Corporate Attorney

YOU ARE:

  • A licensed attorney with over 10 years of high-end corporate transactional practice.
  • Licensed to practice law in New York, Florida, or California.
  • A natural leader, experienced in structuring and negotiating M&A transactions.
  • Practical, prepared and resourceful with excellent people skills.
  • An efficient and effective communicator, in plain-English.
  • Conscientious, thorough and highly accountable.
  • Eager to learn and improve.  Receptive to constructive feedback.
  • Polished, poised, energetic and you have a strong work ethic.
  • Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients and the team well-informed.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

  • Lead the Corporate Department and report to the Managing Partner.
  • Supervise business lawyers, law clerks and externs.
  • Lead by example: with your diligence, drive for success and positive attitude.
  • Grow your own book of business (currently over $500K) and help drive the continued growth of the firm.

WHY US:

  • As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.  You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of excellent lawyers.
  • Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law.  We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
  • We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment
  • Base Salary  – $100k-$200k (Based on seniority, experience, book of business and location).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members.  We go to great lengths to make this happen.  Please tell us a little about yourself by:

  • Sending an email to careers@romanolaw.com with the subject “Senior Corporate Attorney” and include (a) your resume, (b) a cover letter, (c) base salary requirement, (d) the current value of any portable book of business and (e) your answer to the question ‘Who was the second person on the moon?’
  • Take our 5-minute survey by clicking here.  This is a survey, it’s not a test.  There are no right or wrong answers. No need to overthink it. You’ll be sent a copy of your results instantly.
Senior Business Litigation Attorney

YOU ARE:

  • A stellar attorney with at least 12 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).

IN THIS ROLE, 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.

WHY US:

  • As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.  You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of excellent lawyers.
  • Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law.  We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences and thoughts.
  • We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative and approachable environment
  • Base Salary – $100k-$200k (Based on seniority, experience, book of business and location).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members.  We go to great lengths to make this happen.  Please tell us a little about yourself by:

  • Please email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to careers@romanolaw.com.
  • In your correspondence, please use the subject line “Senior Business Litigation Attorney.”
  • In your cover letter, please include your answer to the question “Where are motions returnable in New York County?”
  • Take our 5-minute survey by clicking here.  This is a survey, it’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. No need to overthink it. You’ll be sent a copy of your results instantly.
Head of Entertainment, Media & Sports Department

YOU ARE:

  • A stellar attorney with at least 7-10 years’ experience in film and tv production.
  • Experienced in managing multiple direct reports.
  • Highly knowledgeable in the entertainment industry.
  • Licensed to practice law in New York and/or California.
  • Familiar with film finance and tax credit issues (not required but preferred).
  • Conscientious, thorough and you take the accuracy of your work seriously.
  • Proactive, driven to get things done and good under pressure.  You’re even a little competitive.
  • Polished, practical, enthusiastic and you have a strong work ethic.
  • A natural mentor and enjoy helping develop junior staff.
  • Quick to connect with people and do so in a way that motivates and inspires them.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

  • Report to our Managing Partner.
  • Delegate tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Manage and supervise junior team members reporting to you.
  • Have varied activities that include multiple, simultaneous projects.
  • Use your expertise-based problem-solving skills to offer innovative solutions.
  • Be required to have a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy, believing that quality should never be compromised.
  • Draft, review and revise contracts or agreements and deliver practical, plain English advice.
  • Lead by example: with your work ethic, your drive for success, and positive attitude.
  • Be involved in client development, marketing and the growth of the firm.

WHY US:

  • As we quickly grow, developing our team is important – we provide an environment that promotes management development.  You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of excellent lawyers.
  • Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law. We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences and thoughts.
  • We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative and approachable environment.
  • Base Salary – $100k-$200k (Based on seniority, experience, and book of business).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members. We go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by:

  • Please email your resume and cover correspondence to careers@romanolaw.com.
  • In your correspondence, please use the subject line “Head of Entertainment”.
  • In your cover letter, please include (a) your answer to the question “What is the length of the Brooklyn Bridge?”, (b) your base salary requirement and (c) the current value of any portable book of business.
  • Take our 5-minute survey by clicking here.  This is a survey, it’s not a test.  There are no right or wrong answers. No need to overthink it. You’ll be sent a copy of your results instantly.