Brooklyn Bar Association

Serving the Brooklyn Community Since 1872

Supervisory General Attorney (Non-Tax), Area Counsel (GLS)

The Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, the largest tax law firm in the country, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and gain valuable experience in a legal environment. Our mission is to serve America’s taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the Internal Revenue Service. It’s a great place to work and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as an Area Counsel within the Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (General Legal Services) (GLS); supervises and manages the GLS function within the designated geographical jurisdiction (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont).

The incumbent supervises a group of attorneys and paralegals engaged in GLS work and is personally involved with the most difficult and complex legal work within the function; works with the GLS management to formulate strategies in substantive areas and management of resources; builds client relationships and clearly communicates and supports the policies and decisions of management.

The incumbent manages the litigation of labor, personnel, EEO and Office of Professional Responsibility cases arising in administrative fora such as the Merit Systems Protection Board, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, before arbitrators and other administrative law judges; manages the provision of litigation support to the Department of Justice with respect to EEO suits, Bivens suits and other miscellaneous non-tax suits filed in their geographic area; and manages the provision of legal advice on labor, personnel, EEO and general government matters to clients in their geographic area. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (GLS).

To apply or for more information:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/559796900

 

Attorney – Estate Administration Litigation and Guardianship Elder Law Attorney

Location:

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

 

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience

 

Job-Description:

A fast-paced law firm in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, concentrating in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates, seeks a full-time attorney with at least three (3) years of experience in Elderlaw and Estate Administration and Litigation.

 

Qualified candidate must be independent, able to manage his/her caseload and supervise paralegals and support staff. The candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be detail-oriented and able to multitask and meet deadlines.

 

Qualified candidate must have experience in all aspects of the probate and administration proceedings, estate and trust accounting, preparation of estate tax returns, estate litigation/motion practice experience, and handling guardianship court matters, as well as have an underlying understanding of general Elderlaw, drafting, wills, trusts, including Special Needs trusts.

 

Court appearances in different boroughs/counties are required.

 

Knowledge of HotDocs, Excel and Lacerte is needed.

 

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation and Personal Leave

Employee Retirement Plan

Maternity Leave Benefits

 

If you are interested and qualified, please send a resume in a MS Word or PDF format to mtrinos@gylawny.com

Support LGBTQIA Homeless Youth

Please join the Brooklyn Bar Association’s LGBTQ+ Committee in a Holiday Drive to Support LGBTQIA Homeless Youth

We are collecting the following items in a collection box located on the first floor of the Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 during regular office hours from Monday, November 11th until Friday, December 6, 2019. You are also welcome to have items shipped to this address for the drive.

Gift Cards in $10 denominations to Ali Forney Center approved vendors:

    • McDonald’s 
    • Applebee’s
    • Dunkin Donuts
    • Old Navy
    • Starbucks
    • H&M


      Approved clothing items:

    • New hats, gloves, and scarves
    • New socks
    • New undergarments (men’s and women’s underwear, bras, under shirts)
      _______

      What is the Ali Forney Center?

      The Ali Forney Center houses and protects LGBTQ+ homeless youth including medical, mental health, mentoring, education, life skills, and career training. For more information, please visit www.aliforneycenter.org.

      Interested in hosting a collection box in your office? Contact the Committee Chair, Christina Golkin at christinagolkinesq@gmail.com for more information about hosting a collection box, this drive, and/or the LGBTQ+ Committee.

Associate Attorney Sought by Boutique Matrimonial and Family Law Firm

Established and well known matrimonial and family law firm, with other diverse practice groups, Goldberg & Cohn, LLP, in Downtown Brooklyn on Court Street, is seeking a NYS admitted attorney to join our team at this time. 

Requirements include that you be admitted to practice in New York State, and have a core level of experience working in a family law firm and/or environment. Ideal level of experience is 2 to 4 years of practice,

Practice includes matters before the Supreme Court and Family Court throughout the five NYC counties, along with drafting of agreements pertaining to matrimonial and family law including separation, pre-nuptial, post nuptial and parenting; Child Support/Custody matters; Meeting with and representing clients before NYC and NYS agencies including HRA/ACS  and administrative law matters

Desired Duties include and are related to:

Judgment Rolls

Extensive motion practice including Orders To Show Cause

Court appearances including allocutions

Ability to prioritize

Four (4) way conferences

Child Support and Visitation

Client Intake

Superior Writing Skills (both legal writing and correspondence)

Able to help manage a high volume practice

High level of legal research and cite checking/blue booking

Provide essential support to lead attorney

Document Production/Document Review

Ability to negotiate

Deposition preparation and conducting depositions

Advanced research skills (legal and otherwise)

Settlement Agreements

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

 

Ideal candidate will be able to handle heavy Court calendar, balance every day workload and be able to multi-task.  In addition, we seek someone who also works well in a team environment and is truly motivated to further learn about the ins and outs of a diverse family law practice with a multitude of clients.  Be able to hit the ground running and to adjust to changing priorities; and be a self-starter with developed analytical abilities.  Good organization skills.  In addition, we seek a candidate who can work on non family law matters as well as administrative agencies, litigation, contract disputes, investigations, government relations and multi-faceted negotiations.

This is a solid opportunity for a driven attorney to absorb the intricacies of a family law practice, and also gain experience in niche practice areas.

Compensation: To be determined

Start date: To Be Determined

Please send replies by email to m.liebman@goldbergandcohn.com (Attention: Marc Jay Liebman, Office Manager) with resume and cover letter.

No agencies or recruiters please

No phone calls

ROOM RENTAL AT THE BBA

The Brooklyn Bar Association is happy to rent use of our space to outside organizations and individuals at reasonable rates. Our historic brownstone is the perfect venue for trainings, depositions, meetings, networking events, film shoots, and more. For rates and more information, please contact Executive Director, Avery Eli Okin at 718-624-0675 ext. 213 aokin@brooklynbar.org. 

  • Auditorium – 1st floor – Our auditorium space can hold 200 guests seated, 100 guests class room style, 50 guests long table conference style.  The room has access to microphones, a projector and screen, catering space, and coat racks.
  • Board of Trustees – 3rd floor -The Board of Trustees room can accommodate 40 people for your next meeting. It was newly renovated in 2016, and is a beautiful space with a long table, leather chairs, blue tooth connected televisions for your presentation, power outlets accessible to every seat, and bar space. Additional room space on the 3rd floor can be negotiated for use for catering.
  • Center Conference Room – 3rd floor –  This space is our primary use space for small attorney/client meetings. The table seats 8 people, and the room is decorated with vintage books from our Law Library.
  • Rear Conference Room – 3rd floor – This space is our primary use space for depositions and other meetings and can seat 12 people at the table. It is also decorated with vintage books from our Law Library.
  • 2nd Floor Office – 2nd floor – This space is a quiet retreat if you need your own work space in Brooklyn for the day. It is equipped with hard line internet connections, a phone, desk, and work table.

All space in the building has access to WiFi, restrooms, and elevator. Please note that although the building does have an elevator, it is in a historic brownstone with a 5 step walk up to enter the building and is not chair accessible.

We are located at 123 Remsen Street in Brooklyn with easy walking access to the courts, Promenade, trains and bus lines.

For photos please visit our gallery:

Sotomayor Photos

MLK Day Statement from the BBA Diversity Committee

On January 14, 2019, the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Diversity honored one of the Brooklyn Bar Association’s own, the Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix, with its Diversity Trailblazer Award.  Justice Hinds-Radix’s commitment to public service professionally and in her personal life made her an excellent choice for this honor. NYSBA President, Michael Miller, opened the awards ceremony with remarks that echoed a phrase from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. As our nation celebrates the national Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, we encourage you to read the full text of the August 28, 1963 speech (available at https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/i-have-dream-address-delivered-march-washington-jobs-and-freedom). Mr. Miller cited a call to action: “No, no, we are not satisfied and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.” Those words serve as a reminder that as attorneys and judges — esteemed members of the Brooklyn Bar Association – we are uniquely positioned as society’s “gatekeepers.” Our talents, skills and expertise are the keys to opening the floodgates in the courts, agencies and offices and ensuring that “justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream” for the diverse people and communities that make up our borough, state and nation.  In Dr. King’s words, we are reminded that we have an awesome and noble calling.  Like Justice Hinds-Radix and other distinguished BBA members, let us continue to serve our communities with distinction and honor.

Best regards,

Brooklyn Bar Association Diversity Committee

Clerk of the Commission for the NYS Commission on Judicial Conduct

The Commission on Judicial Conduct is responsible for investigating complaints against judges of the New York State unified court system and, where appropriate, determining to admonish, censure or remove from office judges found to have engaged in unethical behavior. Visit http://cjc.ny.gov.

Clerk of the Commission. The clerk provides integral advisory and substantive support to the 11-member Commission. Specifically, responsibilities include:

1. Advisory:
• provides background and insight concerning pending matters to Commissioners during meetings;
• drafts memos, e-mails and other documents to assist Commissioners in preparation for meetings; and
• drafts confidential bench memos and other supporting documents to assist Commissioners in preparing for hearings and decision-making.

2. Legal:
• conducts legal research on Commission matters;
• analyzes trial records, motions and stipulations; and
• drafts disciplinary decisions.

3. Administrative:
• supervises filing of decisions and records with the Court of Appeals;
• serves as the liaison between the Commission and referees, attorneys representing judges, and complainants;
• schedules oral arguments and other matters before the Commission;
• supervises an administrative assistant; and
• works with the agency’s staff in support of the work of the Commission.

The Clerk shall also perform additional duties as may be assigned by the Commission.
Qualifications. Candidates must be admitted to the New York State bar for at least 5 years and have a passion for and commitment to public service. Strong candidates will have demonstrated experience in handling sensitive matters with diplomacy and discretion; producing high-quality, well-researched and accurate work product under tight deadlines; and being a self-starter who leverages strong organizational skills to work independently. Appellate and litigation experience is a plus. Selected candidate must agree to background (including fingerprint) check.

Salary & Benefits. $100,000 to $140,000, depending on experience. (Commission intends to fill position at entry level of range.) Generous NYS government pension, health & benefits package.

Location. The Clerk may perform the role in the New York City, Albany or Rochester office of the Commission, and must attend Commission meetings in New York City.

Applications. Please submit your resume, writing sample and cover letter by December 1, 2018, to jobs@cjc.ny.gov. The subject line of your email MUST include the job code Clerk18. Do not physically mail your application. Selected candidates will be contacted directly by the Commission; no phone calls, please.

Associate Attorney Sought by Boutique Matrimonial and Family Law Firm

Established and well known matrimonial and family law firm, Goldberg & Cohn, LLP, in Downtown Brooklyn on Court Street, is seeking a NYS admitted attorney to join our team at this time.

Requirements include that you be admitted to practice in New York State, and have a core level of experience working in a family law firm and/or environment.

Practice includes matters before the Supreme Court and Family Court throughout the five counties, along with drafting of agreements pertaining to matrimonial and family law including separation, pre-nuptial, post nuptial and parenting; Meeting with and representing clients before NYC and NYS agencies;

Desired Duties include and are related to:

Judgment Rolls
Extensive motion practice including Orders To Show Cause
Court appearances
Four way conferences
Child Support and Visitation
Client Intake
Superior Writing Skills (both legal writing and correspondence)
High level of legal research and cite checking/blue booking
Provide essential support to senior attorneys
Document Production/Document Review
Ability to negotiate
Deposition preparation

Ideal candidate will be able to handle heavy Court calendar, balance every day workload and be able to multi-task. In addition, we seek someone who also works well in a team environment and is truly motivated to learn about the ins and outs of a diverse family law practice with a multitude of clients. Be able to hit the ground running and to adjust to changing priorities; and be a self-starter with developed analytical abilities.

Salary to be determined
Start date November 9, 2018

Replies can be via online methods or by email to m.liebman@goldbergandcohn.com (Attention: Marc Jay Liebman, with resume, cover letter and writing sample (both legal and correspondence

No agencies or recruiters please.
Individual applicants only

Arbitrators needed for MTA/ New York City Transit and Transport Workers Union

Labor Arbitrator

MTA/ New York City Transit and Transport Workers Union, Local 100 are looking for Arbitrators with significant experience in labor arbitration to add to their discipline panel. Knowledge of NYC Public Sector and/or transportation industries desirable.
MTA/ New York City Transit operates public bus and subway transit in New York City. TWU, Local 100 represents approximately thirty thousand hourly MTA/New York City Transit employees, principally in Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn.
Job Description
Deciding discipline arbitration cases. The panel arbitrator presides over daily calendars with multiple cases scheduled on each calendar. The ability to expedite these calendars is essential.
We pay $1100 per diem and an additional writing fee of $1100 (for one or more written opinions)
Job Type: Ability to offer 2-3 days per month
Experience: Minimum 5 years handling Labor Arbitration
Education: Law Degree preferred
Location: 2 Broadway and satellite locations in Manhattan and the Bronx
Apply: Please furnish two (2) writing samples which demonstrate detailed analysis of Labor Relations and/or Collective bargaining issues.

Please submit application to: Thomas Latimer at Thomas.Latimer@nyct.com