Job description
Why Grassi?
Our firm is consistently ranked by Vault.com and the Best Places to Work group for our commitment to compensation, paid time off, work-life balance, culture and more. Some of the ways we accomplish this include:
- Emphasizing our open-door policy through one-on-one training, having partners readily available to work with and mentor our employees, and providing a structured career path through Partner level
- Strong learning & development opportunities including technical and soft skill trainings, both internally taught and externally taught by well-known instructors in the industry
- “Dress for Your Day” dress code- this allows our employees to plan their outfit around their work responsibilities for the day; jeans for the office, business casual when meeting a client, etc.
- Summer hours: condensed work week Monday through Thursday with an early close on Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day
- CPA exam reimbursement program including CPA review program, CPA exam fees, additional time off, passing bonus and more
- Discounted gym memberships, wellness programs and a competitive benefits package
Position Summary
Grassi is seeking a Legal Extern looking to obtain credits to join our Legal department. The Grassi Legal Department is responsible for providing day to day legal counsel to the firm’s tax, audit and advisory business lines. As a Legal Extern, you will support the General Counsel by performing legal research and writing, reviewing and analyzing agreements, assisting in handling the firm’s litigation, and working on projects in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to compliance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, privacy, data and real estate law. You will work closely with mentors on assigned matters and have both formal and informal opportunities to learn about the practice of law and its intersection with the Company’s business needs. The Legal Extern will also be exposed to various other Company functions, such as finance and human resources. This opportunity will provide the candidate with valuable experience working on important legal and contractual issues in a fast-paced corporate world setting.
Grassi is seeking a Legal Extern looking to obtain credits to join our Legal department. The Grassi Legal Department is responsible for providing day to day legal counsel to the firm’s tax, audit and advisory business lines. As a Legal Extern, you will support the General Counsel by performing legal research and writing, reviewing and analyzing agreements, assisting in handling the firm’s litigation, and working on projects in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to compliance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, privacy, data and real estate law. You will work closely with mentors on assigned matters and have both formal and informal opportunities to learn about the practice of law and its intersection with the Company’s business needs. The Legal Extern will also be exposed to various other Company functions, such as finance and human resources. This opportunity will provide the candidate with valuable experience working on important legal and contractual issues in a fast-paced corporate world setting.
Externship
Approximately 40 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
This list is not comprehensive but meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties are required and/or assigned:
- Review and/or draft contracts and legal documents and prepare legal summaries.
- Research and assist with matters relating to corporate compliance and special projects as needed.
- Review and revise business agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents.
- Perform a wide variety of functions to assist the Legal Team.
- Other duties as determined.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school and actively working toward a Juris Doctorate degree.
- Outstanding research and writing skills and strong oral communication skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
- Due to U.S. Government Contract Requires, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- A self-starter who has exceptional interpersonal skills and a consistent track record of collaboration, flexibility, innovation, and initiative.
- A strong demonstrated interest in the study and application of the law, as well as substantive knowledge of legal issues.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and firm clients.
- Prior experience with a legal department or law firm is preferred but not required.
About Our Firm
As one of the largest and fastest growing accounting firms in the nation, Grassi is a leading provider of advisory, tax and accounting services to businesses and individuals. Grassi advisors specialize in providing industry-specific business consulting, audit, tax, and technology services to key market sectors, including construction, architecture and engineering, not-for-profit, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, real estate, cannabis and more. With offices in New York, Jericho, Ronkonkoma and White Plains, NY; Park Ridge, NJ; Palm Beach, FL; and Needham, MA, the firm has the depth of knowledge and experience to work effectively alongside clients across the Northeast and throughout the United States, as well as internationally through its membership in Moore Global.
Grassi & Co.’s Company Culture
Here at Grassi we are dedicated to creating an environment for our team members that is positive, productive, and aligns with our company’s high standards of inclusivity, diversity, and equity. To uphold these standards, we work with closely with our DEI Council and Grassi Women’s Council to organize events throughout the year to bring the firm together for open dialogue and awareness of global diversity issues. In addition, we participate in group charitable initiatives that support organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Toys for Tots, Autism Speaks, Long Island Cares and many of Grassi’s own nonprofit clients.
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