SUMMARY: The Firm is looking for an Associate with 1-3 years experience in Banking Law.

An attorney (associate) admitted to practice in the state who performs substantive legal functions in client matters. Under general supervision of a Practice Group Manager and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties as assigned independently or under the direct supervision of other attorney(s) employed by the firm.

Maintains positive contact with clients and observes confidentiality of client matters. Participates in the firm's marketing efforts and is responsible for client development. Assists in preparation of newsletter articles and other written materials produced by the Firm, including conducting research and cite checking. Keeps accurate time records. Possesses teamwork skills in order to work with others to get projects completed in an effective manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: "Essential functions" are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

1. Maintains membership in state bar and completes all required Continuing Legal Education requirements on an annual basis.
2. Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state and complies with all requirements of the firm's professional liability insurer.
3. Reviews and analyzes newly assigned and existing matters in order to provide legal representation until the matter is concluded.
4. Drafts all necessary documents to provide legal representation to clients and routes them through the appropriate office procedures to produce final documents.
5. Performs necessary legal research using available resources including libraries and computer data systems.
6. Formulates and issues legal opinions to clients.
7. Conducts negotiations, when appropriate, to resolve matters on behalf of clients.
8. Advises and communicates with clients regarding the status of their matter.
9. Conducts research and writes summaries and articles for Bankers' Compliance Group including handouts, the monthly newsletter, and standard procedure manuals.
10. May be asked to deliver webinars and seminars on camera or in front of a large group of clients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Knowledge of law and legal practice in order to perform substantive legal function in client matters as normally acquired through completion of a Juris Doctor degree or equivalent.
2. Ability to gain more responsible work experience necessary to obtain expertise needed to practice at the standard set by the firm.
3. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 100% of work time.
4. Analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters.
5. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
6. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by phone and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
7. Ability to travel to private and public buildings locally and statewide via private or public conveyance to attend to client needs on legal matters.
8. Work requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Daily exposure to computer terminals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift heavy files, books and manuals up to 15 lbs.

Position is onsite.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor
• Must have a California bar license.
• Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of California.
• During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• 1 - 3 years experience in banking law