Transactional Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in a diverse range of practice areas seeks a Transactional Associate Attorney to join its team in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have 2-7 years of related experience, possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, and hold a current license to practice law in the state of California.

Duties:

• Research and analyze the law on complex issues and prepare briefs for submission to the Supervising Attorney(s).
• Analyze and summarize complicated legal documents, including contracts, and propose alterations.
• Perform discovery of electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation.
• Conduct due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts and agreements.
• Evaluate potential legal liabilities for clients based on legal precedents.
• Advise clients on business transactions, claim liability, and legal rights and obligations.
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
• Gather evidence by interviewing clients and witnesses and examining public records.
• Collaborate with colleagues specializing in relevant legal areas to establish bases for legal proceedings.
• Maintain communication with clients concerning representation as needed.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Supervise Legal Secretaries and Paralegals as required.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• 2-7 years of related experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Current license to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Persuasion and negotiation abilities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer skills and legal software.

Representing clients throughout California for over three decades, this full-service law firm serves public agency clients. The firm helps clients with land use and zoning, personnel and labor, environment, affordable housing, elections, condemnation, police, civil rights, public finance, and other public-related matters. Committed to building long-lasting relationships with clients, the highly experienced team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff provides the highest quality of legal service and representation in public law. The firm fosters a collaborative work environment where everybody is passionate and focuses on clients' needs. With offices throughout California, the firm is an equal opportunity employer and is proud of the workforce's diversity.