Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in East Palo Alto, CA, seeks a skilled Real Estate Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a JD degree and at least 2 years of experience in construction contracting and development. This role involves providing transactional and litigation support, drafting and negotiating agreements, and advising clients on construction-related matters.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate design, construction, and development agreements across various industry sectors.
• Negotiate EPC contracts for extensive infrastructure and energy projects.
• Provide strategic advice on claims management, change orders, extra work, delay, and construction defect claims.
• Assist with litigation and arbitration matters, including drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and preparing for hearings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and business professionals.
• Produce high-quality work products within deadlines.

Requirements:

• JD degree and admission to the CA Bar.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction contracting and related development.
• Familiarity with industry form agreements (e.g., AIA).
• Experience in litigation or arbitration preferred.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational and research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Persuasive communication and management skills.
• Conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k).

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.