Attorney Associate ( Full-Time ) Calabasas, CA - DK

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, mediations, and before government agencies.
• Take and defend expert and percipient depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Advise clients on commercial, business, corporate, and real estate transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and prepare agreements for business and real estate transactions.
• Draft and review settlement agreements and other transactional documents.
• Prepare and negotiate corporate documents, including:
  • Business entity formation documents
  • Operating agreements
  • Partnership agreements
  • Subscription agreements
  • Corporate bylaws
  • Investment and ownership structures
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing strategic legal guidance.
• Perform administrative and practice management responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 7–10 years of litigation and/or real estate transactional experience.
• Strong knowledge of California and Federal laws, rules, and procedures.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Experience handling both litigation and transactional legal matters.
• Existing book of business is welcomed but not required.
• Background in commercial, corporate, and real estate law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Hybrid work arrangement (partial remote)
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated legal matters with a collaborative and experienced legal team.
• Professional growth and long-term career advancement opportunities.