Sherman Atlas provides the highest caliber legal expertise to its clients and a collaborative team-oriented environment for its attorneys. Sherman Atlas believes that a good work/life balance enables it to provide excellent legal service over the long-term. We have built a modern firm based on the belief that a healthy life outside the office supports a positive and rewarding legal career and forms the foundation of a lasting firm culture with committed attorneys. We have been consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey and intend to continue to support our clients and our attorneys as a family.
 
Corporate Associate (Banking & Finance Practice Group)

We are seeking an associate with at least two years of experience in commercial lending, finance, corporate and/or real estate transactions to join our dynamic banking and financial transactions practice group.

The successful candidate will have experience:

• Managing complex commercial lending and real estate transactions
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial loan documents and general corporate documentation
• Reviewing title work, surveys, and other due diligence related to commercial lending, corporate, and real estate matters
• Interacting directly with clients

Candidates should possess a strong academic background and superior drafting and negotiation skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and be willing to take on significant responsibility for deal management, client interaction and work product. Candidates must be diligent, proactive, supportive and team-oriented.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of large law firm transactional experience
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• New Jersey State Bar admission required (within 12 months of hiring)
• New York or Pennsylvania a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with careful attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional client service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Location: Florham Park, NJ office 

Trust & Estates Paralegal

The Firm is seeking a highly skilled, knowledgeable and motivated estate planning paralegal to join the Trusts & Estates Practice Group in providing drafting and preparation of estate planning documents in connection with the firm’s substantial practice. Responsibilities include drafting of documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies/living wills
Qualifications and Requirements
• A minimum of three years of experience as an estate planning paralegal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Delivers excellent work product with close attention to detail.
• Exhibits superior writing and grammar skills to deliver high-quality drafting work with precision in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel), and other law office software used by the Trust & Estates Paralegals. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently.

Florham Park, NJ

Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics, such as race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religion, etc.