Associate Attorney

Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP is seeking an associate attorney with 0-3 years of experience for its office in Rochester, New York.

Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP is a boutique law firm focused on construction/surety litigation and counseling, commercial litigation, and general corporate counseling. The firm celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022. Our attorneys are admitted in the states of New York, Connecticut, Vermont, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, and numerous Federal Courts. Our practice frequently involves matters across the entirety of New York State and occasionally in adjacent jurisdictions.

This position includes potential for advancement in the firm and a partnership track for the right candidate. Currently practicing attorneys with an interest in construction and commercial litigation are preferred for this position, but recent graduates who are the right fit will be considered.

• Applicants should have excellent skills in legal writing, research, analysis, problem-solving, communication, and case management.
• The following experience is preferred: (1) appearing and arguing in state and/or federal court; (2) writing pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery demands; (3) negotiating settlements in informal and alternative dispute resolution settings; (4) conducting/defending depositions and/or witness examinations; and (5) interfacing with clients.

• The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skill set.
• Merit-based and holiday bonus opportunities.
• Employer-paid health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and profit-sharing.

• Member in good standing with (or current candidate for admission to) the New York Bar or jurisdiction in which admission to the New York Bar may be made on motion (reciprocity).
• Juris Doctor degree, or international equivalent, from an accredited law school;
• Proficiency with West Law or Lexis, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat;
• Willingness to work primarily in an office setting, with opportunities for periodic remote work;
• Fluency in English; and
• Authorization to work in the United States and the State of New York.

Please send inquiries or application materials to Erin Warr:

Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.