Associate Attorney Business, Real Estate, and Estates

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a dedicated Associate Attorney with experience in business transactions, real estate matters, and estate planning or administration. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a career in a collaborative and client-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage cases independently while working closely with a team.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on business transactions, including entity formation, contract drafting, and compliance.
• Advise clients on real estate matters, such as acquisitions, leases, and property disputes.
• Assist with estate planning and administration, including drafting wills, trusts, and probate documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, and other transactional documents.
• Collaborate with clients to develop strategic solutions tailored to their legal needs.
• Manage cases effectively, ensuring timely and accurate completion of legal work.

Requirements

• Experience in business law, real estate transactions, and/or estate planning.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Licensed to practice law in California.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active California Bar License.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.

Location: Monterey, CA (In-Person)
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday

This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to engage directly with clients on complex legal matters.

Founded in the early 1950s, this law firm is based in California. The firm has over 20 attorneys possessing a wide range of expertise in a variety of disciplines like business & real estate, casualty, civil litigation, construction, employment, land use & water, mediation & arbitration, personal injury, probate & estate, product liability, professional malpractice, public entity and tax law. This allows for a collaborative approach where the firm can help meet its clients goals.