Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 DOE

Who We Are

At Rosenblatt Law Firm (RLF), we do not just practice law, we embody our values of Excellence, Integrity, and Dedication in everything we do.

Our team of highly skilled professionals work collaboratively to deliver exceptional legal services to ensure our clients receive the highest standards of representation.

We build our culture on respect, trust, and a relentless pursuit to achieve the very best results. We seek individuals who bring passion, creativity, and a strong commitment to ethical practices. One who thrives in an environment where hard work is recognized, and growth is supported.

Join our team and make a positive impact on clients and the legal community.

Benefits include:

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental, Vision, Life, and other supplemental insurances

401K with Employer Matching

Company events and community give back

Position Open: Associate Attorney

Department: Transactional

The Associate Attorney will report directly to and work under the supervision of a Senior Associate and/or Partner. They will support the transactional department, Senior Associates, and Partners by maintaining client relationships, drafting documents, performing legal research, and managing transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research

• Conduct legal research, using both Westlaw and Firm resources.
• Summarize legal research and present to Client when appropriate.

Entity Formation

• Complete the Firms entity formation checklist for each entity
• Work with Legal Assistant to prepare entity formation documents including Certificates of Formation, Company Agreements, Minutes, etc. and review before presenting to Client.
• Explain complex entity structures to Clients
• Review and approve Comptroller filings

Mergers and Acquisitions

• Support the Senior Associates and Partners in complex Mergers and Acquisitions
• Manage small Mergers and Acquisitions
• Draft and Manage Due Diligence
• Draft acquisition documents including Letters of Intent, Asset Purchase Agreement, Stock Purchase Agreements and Membership Interest Agreements.
• Draft Promissory Notes and calculate payment schedules.
• Draft Security Agreements and UCC statements if appropriate

Real Estate

• Draft Leases favoring the Client, whether landlord or tenant.
• Review and revise Client-provided Leases favoring the Client
• Draft real estate purchasing documents.
• Review and understand Title Insurance Commitments.
• Draft objections to Title Insurance Commitments.
• Draft Deeds for transfer of property
• Draft Development documents
• Manage small real estate transactions

Contracts

• Draft various Contracts favoring client
• Review and revise client-provided contracts

Employment

• Draft Employment Hiring and Termination documents
• Respond to Texas Workforce Commission Filings
• Draft Employee Handbooks
• Negotiate Severance Agreements and Employment Contracts
• Advise Clients on best employment practices
• Respond to administrative investigations (e.g., EEOC and DOL)

HOA

• Advise HOAs on legal questions
• Draft HOA documents
• Draft form Violation and Collection Letters

Firm/Department Policies

• 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 transactional task list throughout the week.
• Record daily time entries accurately and consistently, billing 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 your supervisor to establish and review specific goals and priorities every six months.

Expectations:

• Produce high-quality, accurate written work by drafting, proofreading, and reviewing all correspondence and documents carefully, ensuring minimal revisions are required.
• Advise clients by clearly explaining key document provisions, actively listening to their needs, and ensuring needs are met.
• Manage assignments professionally by meeting deadlines, communicating delays, and collaborating with Senior Associates Partners, and Paralegals to adjust timelines when necessary.
• Update team of project status at weekly meetings, provide work to Paralegal with adequate lead time, and contribute to overall team productivity.
• Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining regular office hours, providing advance notice of absences or leave, and minimizing disruption to team operations.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully, share ideas, assist colleagues when appropriate, pursue internal/external presentations opportunities, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Maintain strict confidentiality by always safeguarding firm technology and client information and refraining from discussing client matters outside the firm.
• Monitor progress toward individual and team goals and adjust as needed to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications:

• 5-7yearsofexperienceintransactionallaw(M & A,EntityFormation,Contracts,andrelatedareas)

• LicensedtopracticeintheStateofTexasandingoodstanding
• Spanishspeaking
• Strong drafting, research, and client communication skills, ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines