Attorney Jobs in Schenectady, NY

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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DeAngelus Group, PLLC

Attorney

Collaborate with paralegals and other attorneys to ensure seamless case management. Represent clients in court or administrative proceedings as needed....

Supervising Attorney

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

The primary functions are organized within four major subject matter areas or units, General Law, Litigation, Hearings, and Transactions....

Youth Peer Advocate, CTTP

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : Schenectady-Park Place - Schenectady, NY Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School/GED Salary Range : $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly Travel Percentage : Over 50%...

Admitted Attorney Document Review Projects

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Beacon Hill Legal seeks US barred attorneys in the New York market to join our remote review teams. We have a number of large reviews in the pipeline looking to kick off during July....

Remote Work

Assistant Public Defender - Criminal Court

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to criminal justice, indigent defense, and experience in handling criminal matters in New York State.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:An experienced attorney...

Family Peer Advocate

  • Troy, NY (18 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Troy, NY (18 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The Family Peer Advocate provides an array of formal and informal activities and support to families caring for/ raising a child who is experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental,...

Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS)

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago

rules, regulations and policies; conducting legal research; analyzing legal opinions, briefs, and other documents; and advising on Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, ethics inquiries, and litigation...

Senior Attorney, Assistant Attorney 1, (NY HELPS) Box OEP-39/14710

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Assistant Attorney 2: NYS Bar Admission Assistant Attorney 3: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, OR Admission to the NYS Bar AND 12 months of subsequent satisfactory Legal experience....

Remote Work

Insurance Defense Attorney

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago

If you’re an attorney with a passion for insurance defense, I encourage you to apply!...

Senior Attorney

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 4 days ago

NY HELP Yes Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Senior Attorney Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 25 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical...

Senior Attorney (NY HELPS)

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Novice level litigation experience where litigation tasks were performed occasionally with some guidance and/or assistance, is required.OR55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and...

Associate Attorney

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Attorney, M4, the Associate Attorney, M3, will provide the following legal services to ITS program areas, project teams, IT Portfolios and executive management...

Crisis & Rural Court Advocate

  • Troy, NY (18 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Troy, NY (18 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Are you looking to assist families impacted by Domestic Violence in the rural Rensselaer County? Please consider our Crisis & Rural Court Advocate position located primarily in our rural satellite...

General Attorney

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago

L&P criminal fraud attorneys investigate and prosecute criminal fraud cases that undermine SSA and other government benefits programs, are responsible for all stages of the criminal prosecution, and...

Sales Advocate

  • Troy, NY (18 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Troy, NY (18 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Troy, NY Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range : $25000.00 - $50000.00 Base+Commission/year Job Category : Store Sales Description Mobilelink - Sales Advocate...

Demographic Data for Schenectady, NY

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Schenectady, NY

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Schenectady, NY offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Schenectady, NY
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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