Associate Attorney
Growing Law & CPA Firm is needing an Associate Attorney.
Job Summary :
The Associate Attorney will focus primarily on transactional legal work, including estate planning, business law, real estate transactions, and contract drafting. This role also includes supervising the work of legal assistants and paralegals to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely completion of client deliverables. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, highly organized, and capable of managing both legal work and a small support team with professionalism and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities :
- Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including wills, trusts, operating agreements, bylaws, business formation documents, deeds, contracts, and closing documents.
- Conduct client consultations and provide clear, practical legal advice in plain language.
- Oversee and review the work of support staff, including legal assistants and paralegals, to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm standards.
- Manage and track multiple client matters and deadlines efficiently.
- Coordinate real estate and business closings, including reviewing title commitments, communicating with title companies, and preparing closing documents.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, keeping clients informed and supported throughout their matter.
- Perform legal research and draft memoranda or client letters when needed.
- Maintain organized and accurate digital case files and notes using the firm?s case management system.
- Participate in internal team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of firm systems and processes.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing.2-6 years of experience in a law firm or professional setting with a strong emphasis on transactional work (estate planning, business law, real estate, or related areas).Experience supervising or reviewing work prepared by legal support staff preferred.Excellent drafting, organizational, and time-management skills.Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.Tech-savvy and comfortable using Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal practice management software.Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred but not required.Committed to delivering excellent client service and maintaining the firm?s professional reputation.Work Schedule :
Full-time : Monday ? Friday, 8 : 30 AM ? 5 : 30 PMSalary is open for discussion.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 134821 when responding to this ad.