Associate Attorney needed for Albuquerque office

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A law firm seeking an Associate Attorney:

Job Overview: Under the direction of several attorneys, this position is responsible for performing a wide range of professional, timely, competent, and cost-effective legal services to the firm’s clients. The ideal candidate will have an interest in Business and Corporate Law with 1-3 years of experience, whether it be educational or working knowledge. Tax Law knowledge is also preferred.

Duties:

• Learn, understand, and retain facts and issues related to assigned cases
• Pay close attention to detail and anticipate important tasks
• Review and draft a variety of documents and schedules
• Analyze and apply statutory law to relevant facts
• Work with several attorneys on complex matters

Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice law in New Mexico
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing abilities
• Strong work ethic and self-starting nature
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to use initiative and good judgment in working independently as well as in a team
• Ability to work with others, including staff and attorneys
• Willingness to learn from mentors and implement their feedback

Preferred:

• Tax or Business experience

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New Mexico

Skills:

• Legal writing and research
• Oral communication
• Organizational and prioritization
• Initiative and judgment
• Collaboration and teamwork

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306