Attorney Associate ( Full-Time ) Calabasas, CA - DK
About The Position
DK is seeking an Attorney Associate to represent clients in various legal matters, including state and federal courts, arbitrations, mediations, and before government agencies. The role involves managing all phases of litigation, advising clients on commercial, business, corporate, and real estate transactions, and structuring, negotiating, and preparing agreements. The attorney will also be responsible for drafting and reviewing settlement agreements and corporate documents, building strong client relationships, and performing administrative and practice management duties.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
