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Irvine, CA, United States

Transactional Associate Attorney

Attorney

1-13 yrs required

Full-time

No

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.

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