Current Openings

General Summary

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a mid-level complex Litigation Attorney with immediate availability. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.
Qualified candidates must be prepared to handle cases from inception through trial, including drafting discovery pleadings and motions, and taking and defending depositions. DarrowEverett attorneys pride themselves on their winning record and seek only to recruit those candidates who share a passion for success. Strong record of academic achievement, proven writing skills and a talent for advocacy in the courtroom are minimum requirements. Attorneys must be licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one of the following states: MA, RI, NY, TN, NC, SC or FL.

Role & Responsibilities

• Minimum 6-8 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Able to participate in all aspects of the firm’s professional activities, including client intake, trial preparation, etc.
• First or second chair trial experience preferable.
• Ability to handle litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervision.
• Experience with drafting complex pleadings and motions and arguing discovery and dispositive motions.
• Formulate and develop case strategy, advise clients on risk mitigation and pre-suit resolution options.
• Conducts research, interviews clients, and witnesses and handles other details for comprehensive case management
• Manage the discovery process and supervise junior attorneys and staff members with document review projects.
• Mediation and AAA and other arbitration experience is preferable.
• Perform complex legal research; experience with Westlaw and other legal research tools is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures
• Significant courtroom experience
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one of the following states: MA, RI, NY, TN, NC, SC or FL
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion
• Organization and time management skills

Physical criteria:

• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours a day
• Ability to hear and respond to conversations professionally
• Ability to use a mouse, keyboard
• Ability to handle varying stress levels (low, moderate, high, very high) and maintain professional composure.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

General Summary

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Associate with immediate availability. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

Role & Responsibilities

• 2-5 years of continuous, specific, and verifiable Mergers & Acquisitions experience.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, letters of intent and related agreements.
• Ensuring all appropriate internal stakeholders and functional partners are engaged in reviewing and mitigating transaction risks, and that all transactions are executed in accordance with all applicable procedures and policies.
• Providing regular reports on deal status – including regulatory approvals, key issues, and external legal expense.
• Ability to advise emerging and growth companies with corporate formations, corporate governance matters, capital raising and restructurings.
• Aid sellers, management teams, and buyers in mergers and acquisitions and complex transactions by drafting transaction documents, communicating with interested parties, and coordinating organized closings.
• Conducting due diligence reviews.
• Review, revise, and negotiate multiple commercial contracts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures, forms, deadlines, filing requirements and portals
• Ability to organize factual and legal data into clear and logical arguments
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one of the following states: MA, RI, NY, TN, NC, SC or FL
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion
• Organization and time management skills

Physical criteria:

• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours a day
• Ability to hear and respond to conversations professionally
• Ability to use a mouse, keyboard
• Ability to handle varying stress levels (low, moderate, high, very high) and maintain professional composure.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

General Summary

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant with immediate availability to work in our Manhattan office. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

The Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant handles both traditional secretarial tasks and as well as tasks specific to the legal field. On an average day, a legal secretary’s tasks will range from answering phones and sending emails, managing projects, to preparing subpoenas, motions, and other legal documents.
The pay scale of the role is $20/hour to $40/hour.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents including, but not limited, to subpoenas, motions, and summonses
• Coordinate appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary
• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence
• Transcribe and proofread legal documents
• Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines
• File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents in an organized and timely manner
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
• Schedule court depositions, hearings, and other meetings
• Facilitate administrative projects, meeting of deadlines, and provide timely reminders

Qualifications for Legal Secretary

• 2+ years’ experience as a legal secretary
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with electronic court filing.

General Summary

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for an Associate Attorney in Nashville, Tenn., for our Litigation Department with immediate availability. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation. A partial hybrid schedule can be a consideration.

Qualified candidates must be prepared to handle cases from inception through trial, including drafting discovery pleadings and motions, and taking and defending depositions. DarrowEverett attorneys pride themselves on their winning record and seek only to recruit those candidates who share a passion for success. Strong record of academic achievement, proven writing skills and a talent for advocacy in the courtroom are minimum requirements. Attorneys must be licensed to practice in Tennessee and in good standing.

Role & Responsibilities

• Minimum 3-4 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Able to participate in all aspects of the firm’s professional activities, including client intake, trial preparation, etc.
• Ability to handle litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervision.
• Experience with drafting complex pleadings and motions and arguing discovery and dispositive motions.
• Formulate and develop case strategy, advise clients on risk mitigation and pre-suit resolution options.
• Conducts research, interviews clients and witnesses and handles other details for comprehensive case management.
• Mediation and AAA and other arbitration experience is preferable.
• Perform complex legal research; experience with Westlaw and other legal research tools is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis
• Licensed to practice in Tennessee and in good standing
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion
• Organization and time management skills

General Summary

The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation. The role is based out of our office in Nashville, Tenn.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Some related experience preferred.

General Summary

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a part-time Collections Clerk with immediate availability to work in its Providence, RI office. The candidate will work 20-30 hours a week and must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

Job Summary:

• The Collections Clerk will facilitate collection of delinquent accounts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Requests and pursues payment on delinquent accounts via communication with account holder.
• Follows established guidelines to review and update account status.
• Maintains log of payment promises and pertinent account details; schedules follow-up communication with account holder.
• Monitors accounts receivable and cash receipt reports.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with account holders in a courteous manner.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience in accounts receivable preferred.

General Summary

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Real Estate Paralegal with immediate availability to work out of our office in Providence, RI. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

The Real Estate Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviewing surveys, title commitments and exception documents.
• Preparing documents relating to a variety of real estate, loan and construction matters, based on consultation with business clients and review by attorneys, including but not limited to agreements, leases, loan documents, and standard construction contracts.
• Preparing ancillary real estate transaction documents such as escrow instructions, deeds, easements, owner’s affidavits, closing certificates, entitlements, etc.
• Providing general assistance in real estate, lending, construction, and leasing transactions.
• Proofreading legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Analyzing and summarizing documents, zoning ordinances and statutes for review by attorneys.
• Working closely with attorneys to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues and supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and projects.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required, Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Some related experience preferred.

General Summary

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Commercial Real Estate Senior Attorney with immediate availability to work out of our Miami, Fla. office. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

Role & Responsibilities:

• 8+ years of continuous, specific, and verifiable experience in a large law firm.
• Negotiate and draft a variety of leases, from both a Landlord’s and Tenant’s perspective: retail, office, ground leases, mixed-use developments, licenses, etc.
• Negotiate and draft property acquisition and sale documents for commercial real estate transactions: letters of intent, purchase and sales agreements, deeds, authority documents, and the like.
• Negotiate and draft easements, ECCRs, restrictive covenants and other similar-type documents encumbering title.
• Draft condominium documents.
• Coordinate and direct the review, management and preparation of commercial leasing and acquisition/sale documentation.
• Review Purchase and Sale Agreements, due diligence, monitor contingencies, review, and prepare title objections, survey and environmental reviews, closing documents and wire transfers.
• Conduct closings, including review and advise clients on settlement statements, and complete post-closing documentation and administration.
• Draft and review complex operating agreements and bylaws, shareholders’ agreements, master service and service level agreements, private placement memorandums, indemnity agreements, and other client contracts.
• Draft correspondence on behalf of landlords to commercial tenants’ management and counsel relating to claims, defenses, and other disputes arising under lease agreements.
• Effectively organize and maintain client files.
• Monitor and calendar deadlines.
• Experience negotiating, documenting and closing financing transactions a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures, forms, deadlines, filing requirements and portals
• Ability to organize factual and legal data into clear and logical arguments.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one of the following states: MA, RI, NY, TN, NC, SC, or FL
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion.
• Organization and time management skills.

General Summary

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Commercial Real Estate Associate with immediate availability to work out of our New York office. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation. The salary range for the position is $70,000-$150,000.

Role & Responsibilities:

• 2-5 years of continuous, specific, and verifiable real estate experience in a large (50+) attorney law firm
• Strong drafting skills are essential. In-depth experience drafting a variety of leases, from both a landlord’s and tenant’s perspective, as well as property acquisition and sale documents, and ancillary agreements, is required.
• Conduct due diligence reviews, including title, survey, zoning, environmental, lease reviews, etc.
• Prepare closing documents, including estoppels, deeds, SNDAs, FIRPTA certificates, bringdown certificates and the like.
• Review commercial real estate documents and provide feedback.
• Draft easements, ECCRs, restrictive covenants and other similar-type documents encumbering title.
• Analyse and monitor deadlines, including the preparation of critical dates schedules, and strictly monitor and calendar all relevant deadlines.
• Monitor contingencies, review, and prepare title objections, survey and environmental reviews, closing documents and wire transfers.
• Review title policies and ALTA surveys for conformance.
• Conduct closings, including review and advise clients on settlement statements, and complete post-closing documentation and administration.
• Draft correspondence on behalf of landlords to commercial tenants’ management and counsel relating to claims, defenses, and other disputes arising under lease agreements.
• Provide aid to senior level attorneys, senior paralegals and staff members, review and preparation of documents, reports and correspondence.
• Effectively organize and maintain client files.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures, forms, deadlines, filing requirements and portals
• Ability to organize factual and legal data into clear and logical arguments.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one of the following states: MA, RI, NY, TN, NC, SC, or FL
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion.
• Organization and time management skills.