Transactional Attorney

Rosenblatt Law Firm•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Transactional Attorney supports Rosenblatt Law Firm’s transactional department and works under the supervision of a Senior Associate and/or Partner. The role involves maintaining client relationships, drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing transactions across entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, contracts, employment, and HOA matters. The attorney is expected to produce accurate, high-quality written work; explain legal documents and key provisions clearly to clients; manage assignments and deadlines professionally; keep the team informed about project status; and contribute to team productivity. The position also entails meeting with prospective clients, maintaining regular office hours, safeguarding confidential information, recording time accurately, and monitoring progress toward individual and team goals. Duties may vary based on the legal department’s needs.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to the Texas Bar.
At least five years of experience as a transactional attorney.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and handle extensive documentation.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to adhere to professional ethics, including attorney-client privilege and confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research using Westlaw and firm resources, summarize findings, and present them to clients when appropriate.
Complete entity formation checklists; coordinate preparation and review of formation documents; explain entity structures to clients; and review and approve Comptroller filings.
Support senior attorneys on complex mergers and acquisitions and manage smaller transactions.
Draft and manage due diligence and prepare acquisition documents, promissory notes and payment schedules, security agreements, and UCC statements as appropriate.
Draft and revise leases, real estate purchase documents, title objections, deeds, and development documents; review title insurance commitments; and manage small real estate transactions.
Draft and revise contracts in the client’s favor.
Prepare employment hiring and termination documents, employee handbooks, severance agreements, and employment contracts; respond to Texas Workforce Commission filings and administrative investigations; and advise clients on employment practices.
Advise HOAs, draft HOA documents, and prepare form violation and collection letters.
Attend and actively participate in weekly team and transactional meetings.
Meet prospective clients and maintain a strong closing rate for firm-appropriate matters.
Maintain and update the transactional task list throughout the week.
Record daily time entries accurately and consistently, billing an average minimum of 110 hours per month over each six-month period.
Respond to client and firm calls and emails within four hours.
Collaborate with a supervisor to establish and review goals and priorities every six months.
Draft, proofread, and review correspondence and documents carefully; explain document provisions to clients and listen to their needs.
Meet deadlines, communicate delays, coordinate timelines with colleagues, and provide project updates at weekly meetings.
Provide work to paralegals with adequate lead time, collaborate respectfully, and respond constructively to feedback.
Maintain regular office hours and give advance notice of absences or leave.
Safeguard firm technology and client information and maintain confidentiality.
Monitor individual and team goals and adjust work as needed.