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DLA Piper · 1 week ago

Real Estate Associate (Multi-Office)

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$260K/yr - $365K/yr

3+ years exp

DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive firm seeking several Real Estate Associates with 3-5 years of experience in general real estate transactions. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, assisting in case management, and building client relationships while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities as an Associate will vary based on level of experience and specific practice group

Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy

Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence

Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement

Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients

Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc

Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents

Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills

Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities

Qualification

Legal ResearchLegal WritingReal Estate TransactionsAnalytical SkillsManagement SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Required

3-5 years of experience in general real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, joint venture and financing transactions

Strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools

Prior experience in a large or mid-sized law firm

Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Good business and professional judgment

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Conceptual thinking

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required

Foster positive work relationships

Comply with all firm policies and practices

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and participating in meetings as needed

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

DLA Piper

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DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.

Founded in 2005

London, England, GBR

5001-10000 employees

https://www.dlapiper.com/

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