Attorney - Amendments

Description:

Growing real estate law firm is looking for a transactional associate attorney to join our dynamic and engaging governing document amendments group that offers a tremendous opportunity for long term advancement and professional development opportunities.

This position regularly handles transactional matters related to real estate, corporate, and contract law. Attorney should enjoy significant client contact and public speaking. Extremely competitive benefits package, including health, disability, and retirement.

The attorney will function as both legal counsel and project manager, guiding clients through complex amendment and governing document-rewrite projects.

• Cover letter with description of your skills and background
• 2 years of relevant experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or in representing or advising cities, municipalities, or other governmental organizations in civil matters.
• Prior work experience must demonstrate dedication and hard work
• Prior experience using a Microsoft operation system and other sophisticated software
• Must be available during business hours, as well as some evening and weekends for client meetings
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent personal skills

Requirements:

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, opinion letters, governing corporate documents, and amendments
• Interact with clients over the phone and in person
• Chair client corporate meetings
• Interpret County real estate and recorders' requirements
• Ability to manage electronic task list and billing
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong project-management and client-management abilities
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume drafting caseload while working collaboratively with attorneys and administrative staff
• Strong organization and follow-through skills