Careers

As our success depends on the success of our clients, it also depends on the success of our lawyers and administrative staff. Voted one of Long Island’s Top Workplaces, we at Certilman Balin pride ourselves as a competitive, yet collegial law firm. With a primary focus on the delivery of professional legal services and responsive service, we also strive to make our surrounding community a better place. If you want to make an impact on the legal landscape on Long Island, we welcome having a conversation with you.

For more information or inquiries regarding Careers at Certilman Balin, please email careers@certilmanbalin.com

Open Positions

Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP is seeking a full time Legal Secretary/Paralegal to support its Banking/Commercial Lending practice group in East Meadow, NY.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and format documents, including mail merges.
  • Open and maintain client files.
  • Proofread documents for accuracy.
  • Provide additional administrative support including but not limited to answering telephones, making copies, scheduling meetings, and entering data into the billing system.

Qualifications:

  • Must be organized and detail oriented.
  • Able to meet deadlines, multi-task and available to work occasional overtime.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills with the ability to effectively interact via telephone, e-mail and in person with clients, attorneys, title companies, insurance companies, etc.
  • Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • 1+ years legal secretarial/paralegal or office experience.
  • General real estate or commercial lending experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as 401(k)/profit sharing plan.

The hourly rate for this position is $31 per hour.

How to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@certilmanbalin.com.

Testimonials

“I just celebrated my 24 year anniversary here at CBAH.  If that doesn’t speak volumes as a testament to the morale and positive energy we have here, I don’t know what does.  This is a great place to work!”
Jenney Tesoriero
Escrow Manager
“I recently celebrated my 33rd anniversary at Certilman Balin. Many changes have occurred during that time, except for one. The caring, empathy, compassion, respect, altruism and benevolence I have experienced through the attorneys and my fellow employees remains unsurpassed. Certilman Balin is characteristic of a home and where would be a better place to work?”
Theresa Curcio
Paralegal in Tax Certiorari Group
“Great people, great environment, fulfilling work -- I am thankful every day to be part of the Certilman team.”

Elke Stoiber Counsel, Banking and Commercial Lending Group
"At Certilman Balin you will find that everyone is welcoming and supportive. We are a team that is dedicated and passionate about our work, as well as giving back to the community."

Fiona Meehan Paralegal, Banking and Commercial Lending Group
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