Jobs at Phillips Lytle LLP

Support attorneys with legal research, document and case preparation, discovery management, e-filing (NYSCEF/PACER), trial/arbitration support, client liaison, case management, and administrative tasks while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Senior attorney to handle energy-sector regulatory matters before state public utility commissions and federal agencies (FERC, NRC, DOE) and RTOs. Candidate should manage client relationships, originate business, and advise on complex regulatory issues across multiple firm offices. Prior government or utility experience is a plus.

Senior attorney to handle regulatory matters for energy and renewables, including representation before state public utility commissions and federal agencies (FERC, NRC, DOE) and engagement with RTOs like NYISO. The role emphasizes originating and maintaining client relationships and brings significant client responsibility within a growing practice.

Senior attorney to handle regulatory matters in the energy and renewables sector, including proceedings before state public utility commissions and federal agencies (FERC, NRC, DOE) and regional transmission organizations (e.g., NYISO). Candidate should originate and maintain client relationships and ideally bring portable business; prior government or utility experience is a plus. Role involves client contact, case responsibility, and business development across multiple firm offices.

Senior attorney to handle regulatory matters in the energy and renewables sector, including representation before state public utility commissions and federal agencies (FERC, NRC, DOE) and RTOs (e.g., NYISO). Must cultivate and originate client business, work with high-profile clients, and contribute to firm growth across multiple office locations.

Senior attorney to handle regulatory matters in the energy sector, including advocacy before state public utility commissions and federal bodies (FERC, NRC, DOE, RTOs/ISOs). Candidate should originate and maintain client relationships and advise energy and renewables clients on regulatory compliance and transactional issues.

Represent clients on regulatory matters in the energy sector, including proceedings before state public utility commissions and federal agencies (FERC, NRC, DOE), and regional transmission organizations. Originate and maintain client relationships, provide counsel on energy and renewables regulatory issues, and support business development for the practice.

Seeking a litigation attorney with 4-6 years handling complex commercial disputes in state, federal, and arbitration forums. Candidate should demonstrate practical litigation knowledge, superior writing and communication skills, strong academic record, and highlight significant matters and industries of experience. The firm offers client responsibility, mentoring, advancement, and a flexible workplace across Buffalo or Erie offices.

Support and execute advanced billing operations for legal clients, prepare and finalize invoices, resolve complex billing issues, liaise with attorneys and clients, guide Billing Coordinators, ensure compliance, provide backup to the Billing Manager, and identify process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Provide advanced administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Corporate practice: manage client matters, prepare and e-file legal documents, maintain files, coordinate document production, manage calendars, billing/time entry, arrange travel, mentor junior staff, and improve administrative workflows while safeguarding confidential information.

Represent clients in commercial disputes across state, federal, and arbitration forums. Manage complex litigation matters, draft superior written work, communicate with clients, and handle significant claims. Labor and employment arbitration experience is a plus. Strong academic record and practical litigation knowledge expected.

Provide first- and second-level IT support via phone, email, remote desktop and in-person; troubleshoot hardware, software, mobile devices, peripherals and network issues; configure and test PCs/laptops and applications; manage user access and system administration tasks; assist with installations, cabling, vendor oversight, and escalate recurring problems. Participate in IT projects and provide on-call support per SLA.

Provide trust and estate planning, administration, elder law, and related litigation advice. Draft wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Handle estate/trust accounting, taxation, and Surrogate Court proceedings. Maintain significant client contact and collaborate within the firm’s Trusts & Estates practice.

Handle complex commercial litigation in state, federal, and arbitration forums. Manage significant matters, draft high-quality pleadings and briefs, communicate with clients, and assume substantial client contact and responsibility. Candidates should demonstrate practical litigation knowledge, strong writing and communication skills, and a solid academic record.