Intern Legal Assistant / Intern Paralegal
Jeffrey Golkin Partners is a full service law firm with a heavy concentration in all aspects of real estate law, real estate transactions and commercial litigation, located in downtown Manhattan. The Golkin firm is well known for its specialty tax certiorari practice, the annual filing of real estate tax appeals in New York and New Jersey. The Golkin firm is one of the largest filers of real estate tax appeals before the Tax Commission and the courts. The Golkin firm was established in 1995. Mr. Golkin is one of New York’s leading real estate and tax certiorari practitioners. He is admitted to the New York, New Jersey, Federal, US Supreme Court, and Tax Bars since 1982. Prior to establishing his own practice, Mr. Golkin served as Special Counsel to the law firm of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and as a partner with the law firm of Herzfeld & Rubin. Mr. Golkin is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and has also worked in the field of public accounting as an Auditor, Staff Accountant and Tax Associate for the firm of Ernst & Young.
Intern students will hold the position of Intern Legal Assistant/Intern Paralegal. Responsibilities will include client intake, file preparation and administration of client files, assistance with the preparation of legal correspondence and memoranda, research and trial support as well as other administrative duties, as needed.
Students will have the opportunity to work directly with attorneys on a regular basis, learning and observing first-hand the daily life in a boutique law firm.
Students will have the opportunity to participate and observe administrative hearings, motion practice, depositions, trial and appellate work, real estate closings, etc., subject to what matters are active during the internship period and the appropriateness of such participation by the student.
Skills: Basic computer skills, Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, simple accounting/bookkeeping skills.
Personal Skills: Willingness to learn; good listening skills, reliable and punctual attendance
Job Notes: Attention to detail is very important. Please apply only if you are able to work on a daily basis, Monday - Friday in lower Manhattan
For more information, please visit www.jeffreygolkinpartners.com