Long & Paulo-Lee is a boutique law firm serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout Western New York. Our firm is built around a simple philosophy: provide strategic, high-level legal counsel with the responsiveness and care clients rarely experience at larger firms.

We focus on matters where experience, preparation, and judgment truly matter — including complex real estate and construction litigation, business disputes, and sophisticated estate and legacy planning.

As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking a Senior Associate Attorney who is capable of taking ownership of matters, working directly with clients, and contributing to the continued development of a high-performing legal team.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants substantial responsibility, meaningful client relationships, and the ability to grow within a modern boutique practice.

Position Overview

The Senior Associate Attorney will play a key role in managing litigation matters and advising clients on complex legal issues. The position involves direct client interaction, case strategy development, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy.

The ideal candidate is an attorney who is analytical, highly organized, and capable of managing significant responsibility with minimal supervision.

This role offers the opportunity to work on substantial legal matters while maintaining the collaborative environment of a small, focused firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate complex civil matters from inception through resolution

• Draft and argue motions, prepare pleadings, and conduct legal research

• Conduct depositions, witness preparation, and discovery strategy

• Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and oral argument

• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with firm leadership

• Maintain clear, consistent communication with clients regarding case status and strategy

• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and support staff when appropriate

• Contribute to the continued refinement of firm systems and practice standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience (civil litigation required)

• Admission to practice in New York State

• Demonstrated experience drafting motions and handling court appearances

• Strong legal research and writing ability

• Experience managing cases with significant autonomy

• Excellent communication and client-management skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters effectively

Preferred but not required:

• Experience in real estate or construction litigation

• Experience advising business clients

• Experience mentoring junior attorneys

The salary range for the role is $97,000 - $130,000 per year. 

Benefits include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401K, PTO, Continued Education Credit Reimbursement, more.

What We Offer

• Excellent work:life balance

• Ability to work in other areas than just litigation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Direct client interaction and case ownership

• A collaborative, professional team environment

• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing boutique firm

• Unlike high-volume practices, our firm prioritizes quality of work, preparation, and thoughtful legal strategy. We believe attorneys perform at their best when they have the support, autonomy, and professional environment necessary to focus on excellent legal work.