Transactional Attorney

Rosenblatt Law Firm•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Transactional Attorney supports the transactional department and works under the supervision of a Senior Associate and/or Partner. The role involves maintaining client relationships, drafting documents, conducting legal research, and managing transactions across areas including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, contracts, employment, and homeowners associations. The attorney meets with prospective clients, participates in team meetings, maintains task lists and time records, responds to client and firm communications, and collaborates with colleagues to meet client and team goals. The position requires careful, accurate written work; clear client communication; professional management of assignments and deadlines; confidentiality; and constructive collaboration. The attorney is expected to bill an average minimum of 110 hours per month over each six-month period and respond to calls and emails within four hours.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to the Texas Bar.
At least 5 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 and function in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
Adherence 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, payment schedules, security agreements, and UCC statements as appropriate.
Draft and revise leases and other real estate documents; review title insurance commitments and draft objections; prepare deeds and development documents; and manage small real estate transactions.
Draft and revise client contracts.
Prepare employment hiring and termination documents, employee handbooks, severance agreements, and employment contracts; advise clients on employment practices; and respond to Texas Workforce Commission filings and administrative investigations, including EEOC and DOL matters.
Advise homeowners associations on legal questions and draft HOA documents and form violation and collection letters.
Attend and actively participate in weekly team and transactional meetings.
Meet with 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 and bill a minimum average of 110 hours per month over each six-month period.
Respond to client and firm communications, including calls and emails, within four hours.
Collaborate with a supervisor to establish and review goals and priorities every six months.
Produce accurate, high-quality written work; explain document provisions to clients; manage assignments and deadlines; communicate project status; coordinate work with paralegals and colleagues; maintain professionalism and confidentiality; and monitor progress toward individual and team goals.