Litigation Counsel

3 weeks ago

Lake Forest, California, United States Freedom Forever Full time
Job Summary:

As a Junior Litigation Counsel at Freedom Forever, you will be responsible for carrying out complex legal assignments requiring substantive legal knowledge in diverse practice areas. With supervision from our Managing Counsel, Litigation, you will provide a broad range of legal analysis, services, support, and counsel, primarily in the areas of transactional matters, along with other general corporate and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research, and develop, recommend, and present defense strategies on behalf of Freedom Forever.
  • Correspond with other parties' attorneys to discuss cases and negotiate for the dismissal or resolution of cases at all stages in the litigation process.
  • Review, prepare, and negotiate leases, settlement agreements, third-party contracts, and other commercial documents.
  • Respond to Complaints, Discovery Requests, and file other Motions with the Court, as needed.
  • Create and maintain contract database and monitor contract renewals.
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • JD Degree from ABA accredited law school.
  • A member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
  • 1-3 years of general legal experience; multi-state regulatory licensing, contractor's licensing, and compliance experience is preferred.
  • Real property, corporate, and employment law is a plus.
  • Must be adaptable and responsive working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with a diverse range of company personnel.
  • Can meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Must have a valid driver's license/insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to attend hearings and other legal matters as needed.
  • Bilingual Spanish and English is a plus.
Physical Demands and Abilities:
  • Regularly use office equipment and computers for extended periods of time.
  • Comfortable reviewing and entering information into a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Able to move from sitting to standing positions, bend, twist, and use hands and fingers.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • Can speak clearly so listeners can understand, and listen to understand another person.
  • Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds.
Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Hybrid position in California, not seeking remote candidates

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