Attorney Associate needed for Calabasas office

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Calabasas, CA is seeking an experienced Attorney Associate to join its team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse mix of commercial, business, and personal litigation matters, as well as transactional work, particularly with privately held companies, partnerships, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 10 years of experience in litigation or business law and be eager to take on a variety of legal matters. The firm provides competitive compensation and offers a hybrid work model.

Location:
Calabasas, CA

Duties:

• Client Representation: Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• Depositions: Take and defend expert and percipient depositions in connection with litigation matters.
• Legal Drafting: Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents on behalf of clients.
• Trial Participation: Lead or participate in trials, arbitrations, hearings, and mediations.
• Advisory Work: Advise clients on business and legal transactions, with an emphasis on real estate and privately held corporate transactions.
• Negotiation: Negotiate and document business and real estate deals, as well as settlements of legal disputes.
• Corporate Practice: Handle corporate work including formation of business entities, investment structures, and preparation of operating agreements, subscription agreements, by-laws, and other corporate documents and agreements.
• Administrative Functions: Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 to 7 years of experience in litigation and/or real estate transactional work.
• Admitted to the California State Bar.
• Familiarity with California and Federal Codes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and provide excellent client service.
• Efficient work ethic, both individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• California State Bar admission required.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting litigation documents, motions, and pleadings.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Transactional and corporate law experience.
• Experience with real estate and business law.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm matching contributions.
• Partial remote work allowed.
• Full-time position with the opportunity for hybrid work.