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Junior Attorney

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

75 - 90K yearly

Experience:

Junior (1-2 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship Required, JD degree from an accredited law school, Passed the bar exam, Working knowledge of contracts and business areas, Strong research and writing skills.

Key responsabilities:

Support senior management with legal matters
Work with outside legal counsel
Conduct legal research and prepare documents
Attend hearings and provide legal counsel
Communicate efficiently with senior associates and clients

DT Professional Services SME https://www.dtprosusa.com/

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

Job Summary:
DT Professional Services is looking for a Junior Attorney to join our team in a remote capacity! You will have the opportunity to learn from Senior Associates and Litigation Associates on legal issues and will provide legal counsel to existing clients. You’ll also be responsible for performing legal research, drafting documents, and keeping client files up to date. This role is ideal for a recent law school graduate seeking to gain experience in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment.

As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Support and work closely with senior management on all legal, regulatory and business matters
Work with outside legal counsel
Assist the General Counsel on all company legal, regulatory and business matters
Perform legal research, review, and prepare contracts
Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
Perform legal research to support senior attorneys
Draft and review legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and motions
Participate in client meetings and legal consultations
Assist in the preparation of legal opinions and advice

Basic Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship Required
JD degree from an accredited law school
Must have passed the bar exam
Must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced team environment
Self-motivated with a high sense of professional ethics and integrity
Working knowledge of contracts, transactional, and general corporate and business areas
Must have good research and writing skills
Excellent English and communication skills, both oral and written
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills