Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney or Partner to join its litigation and transactional practice in Calabasas, CA. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney with 2-10 years of experience (with or without a business background) to represent clients in diverse commercial, business, and personal legal matters. The firm focuses on representing privately held companies, partnerships, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals, offering a collaborative environment and the flexibility of partial remote work.

Location:

• Calabasas, CA

Duties:

• Represent clients in court and before government agencies.
• Take and defend expert and percipient depositions in litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Lead or participate in trials, arbitrations, hearings, and mediations.
• Advise clients on business and legal transactions, with an emphasis on real estate and privately held corporate transactions.
• Negotiate and document transactions for business and real estate deals, as well as settlements of legal disputes.
• Handle corporate work, including business entity formation, investment structures, and preparing operating agreements, subscription agreements, by-laws, and other corporate documents.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to legal practice.

Requirements:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in litigation and/or real estate transactional work preferred.
• Admission to the California State Bar.
• Familiarity with California and Federal Codes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Strong litigation experience and familiarity with legal proceedings.
• Expertise in real estate and corporate transactional matters.
• Excellent drafting skills, with the ability to prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills in both transactional and dispute resolution matters.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.

Benefits:

• Dental, medical, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Excellent growth opportunities with direct exposure to partners and clients.
• Partial remote work flexibility.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for advancement.