Attorney (Mid-Hudson Valley, New York)

ROURKE LAW

ROURKE COLLIER LAW

     Liberty • Ellenville • Walton, NY

    “Good Counsel by Good People”

Partnership Track • Full-Time/Hybrid • Catskills / Upper Delaware Region

Why This Role Is Different

We’re not just hiring an attorney — we are identifying a seasoned practitioner who is ready to step into firm leadership and help guide the continued growth of the Rourke Law. We are not just hiring for today, but for the future. This individual will one day help lead all offices under the Rourke name.

If you have built a strong practice, or wish to join a stable, family-first platform, with real leadership potential and a stake in a 70-year legacy — this opportunity is for you.

About Rourke Law

For over 70 years, Rourke Law has served The Catskills, the Upper Delaware River Valley, and the Mid-Hudson region from offices in Liberty, Ellenville, and Walton, NY. We combine large-firm expertise with the warmth of a community practice. Our motto — “Good Counsel by Good People” — is not marketing. It is how we show up for clients and for each other, every single day.

The Role

This is a full-time, and potentially hybrid role for the right candidate. This position is key to growing our general practice with a clear, structured path toward firm-wide leadership across all three Rourke Law offices. Day-to-day, you will advise clients, manage a diverse caseload, draft and negotiate legal documents, and represent clients in proceedings — across real estate, estate planning and administration, litigation, municipal and corporate law. Experience with criminal law and vehicle and traffic, not a requirement but is a plus.

Over time, as trust and experience grow, you will take on increasing responsibility and contribute to managing the firm’s day-to-day operations, culture, and growth across all three offices — allowing firm leadership to remain focused on vision, client relationships, and the continued growth.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is both a skilled practitioner and a future firm leader. At Rourke Law, we are looking for someone who brings:

■      Entrepreneurial drive— someone who cultivates their own client relationships and contributes

actively to practice growth, not just manages existing files.

■      Genuine community identity — at home in Sullivan, Ulster, and Delaware counties, and invested

in being a pillar of the communities we serve.

■      Compassionate client focus — the ability to guide clients through high-stress life transitions with

warmth and clarity.

■      Breadth across cornerstone practice areas —with comfort in the courtroom and the conference

room alike.

■      Culture compatibility — family-friendly values, work/life balance, and a belief that “Good Counsel

by Good People” is not a tagline, but a standard.

■      Legacy-builder mindset — the right person will have a genuine interest and want to help shape

where Rourke Law expands and grows in the future.

■      Independence — an initiative-taker who takes ownership of assigned matters and delivers

consistent, high-quality work. This person can work independently, providing sound legal

judgment autonomously within firm standards.

■      Collaboration— be independent but collaborate effectively with management and staff.

Qualifications

■      JD from an accredited law school and active admission to the New York State Bar — required.

■      3-5 years of experience preferred but not required.

■      Solid practical experience in real estate, estate planning, corporate law, or litigation; breadth

across practice areas is a strong plus.

■      Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clients matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-

standard environment.

■      Strong research, drafting, and negotiation skills paired with genuine care for the people you

represent.

■      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working directly with a wide range

of clients.

■      An entrepreneurial mindset — someone who wants to help build something, not just fill a role.

Lateral Hires & Firm Mergers Welcome

We are actively considering lateral hires and firm mergers for established practitioners ready to trade uncertainty for a proven, community-rooted platform.

Compensation & How to Apply

 Compensation:

 Commensurate with experience. All submissions kept strictly confidential.

Apply at:

  rourkelaw.com/career

 Deadline to apply        Rolling until filled

For additional information regarding this position, please contact: info@rourkelaw.com

Rourke Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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