Law Clerk - Commercial, Business, Finance & Real Estate
About The Position
Liff, Walsh & Simmons seeks a Law Clerk to provide legal support to firm partners handling commercial, business, finance, and real estate transactions. This fast-paced position calls for initiative, good judgment, professionalism, follow-through, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. It offers an opportunity for a law student to learn and develop within a culture-forward firm. The clerk supports a broad range of real estate and business matters, including transactions, land acquisition and development, commercial lending and leasing, and mergers and acquisitions. The role also involves legal research and drafting, document and file management, client communications, and administrative support related to engagements, invoicing, and expenses. The position may include special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Participation in a Juris Doctor program.
- Excellent legal research and investigation skills.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Complete discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Knowledge of legal research and writing.
- Working knowledge of and competency with various case management software platforms.
- Ability to prepare memoranda and decisions.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize workload and assignments.
- Proficiency with Adobe PDF creator and editor.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High initiative and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Positive, proactive, and professional attitude.
Responsibilities
- Assist with legal guidance on real estate matters, including zoning and land use, transactions, agreements of sale, settlements, title issues, litigation, easements, boundary-line and co-owner disputes, foreclosure, and condemnation or eminent domain.
- Assist with land acquisition and development, including drafting contracts and related documents; commercial real estate loan transactions for lenders and borrowers; commercial office and retail leasing for landlords and tenants; and real estate development.
- Prepare and format initial drafts of contracts, legal research, and correspondence.
- Assist in preparing loan documents, purchase agreements, deeds and other conveyance documents, easements, general agreements, and contracts.
- Assist with closings of mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions.
- Apply analytical skills to identify and help resolve issues, and proactively suggest solutions and recommendations to improve work product.
- Maintain corporate client records, files, and policies.
- Review title reports, surveys, and organizational documents.
- Prepare corporate documents for formation of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
- Research, analyze, and compile data and information and write reports regarding findings.
- Communicate directly with clients for client intake and information gathering.
- Draft engagement letters and assist with client invoicing and expense recovery.
- Manage and organize client files in electronic databases and paper or original-file systems from file opening through closing.
- Provide legal research, drafting, and reviewing support.
- Complete special projects and other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
