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57 S Kuakini St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
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ShareAbout Us: We are a process-oriented, boutique international trade and regulatory compliance law firm seeking a mid-level contract Associate Attorney who can support our team primarily in the areas of CBP, FDA, OFAC, BIS and other federal law areas. Dedicated to continuous growth and improvement, our team thrives on working in a streamlined manner that is collegial, supportive, and communicative. Overview: Are you a person that embodies the principle that “excellence is a habit and not an act?” The ideal candidate has a track record of succinct, grammatically correct, typo-free document drafting, who utilizes a “leave no stone unturned” approach to legal research, and can think out-of-the-box while seamlessly holding themselves to a level of excellence. The Associate Attorney must be a great listener, take pride in delivering on being accountable to others, and have a great sense of humor. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently and is looking for a position that has growth potential. If you thrive in a fast- paced environment, have a strong attention to detail, and are self-driven, we want you on our team. Role and Responsibilities: The core mission of the Associate Attorney is to research, analyze and draft legal documents in ready-to- deliver fashion, be it for a client, government agency, or internally. Associate Attorneys are expected to spend a majority of their time on client work. You are also expected to implement, improve and ensure adherence to the Firm’s policies/procedures to reflect the Firm’s high standards. To be successful in this position requires the right combination of analytical research and writing skills, confidence, humility, creativity, common sense, humor, and an ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines. If you have a strong desire to grow professionally through continuous improvement in your development as an attorney, you will find this core value of our firm’s will align with yours. Required Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this role will possess: • License to practice law within the continental US • Extensive experience with federal law and administrative agency practices • Demonstrated successful drafting of legal documents (with correct citations), free of errors of all kinds, be they grammatical, spelling, syntax-related, a lack of clarity, or otherwise • Strong organizational skills and clarity in the presentation of his/her position and arguments in his/her writing • Proficiency in conducting legal research • Experience working in a team • An insatiable curiosity about life; gets a kick out of thinking critically • Time-management as a champ • A penchant for following instructions and works well with rules • No fears about asking for help and exposing a lack of clarity or uncertainty about a task to perform • Engage in a “leave-no-stone-unturned” level of research • Have an ability to distill dense information and turn it into something the next door neighbor’s kid could understand • Sufficient knowledge depth to not have to rely on ChatGPT to do his/her work Core Competencies: • Follow instructions diligently • Return deliverables on, or before the deadline • Ability to think of other items in need of addressing and recommending them to your team • High level of integrity and personal accountability • Self-driven • Strong communication skills • Collegiate and congenial • Hold a standard of excellence • Think broadly/big picture • Meticulous in delivering a high-quality work product Education and Background: This is a remote part-time / contract role that could become a long-term role either part-, or full-time. Several years experience is required, but also, if you are some years out of the market for family / other reasons, that is OK, we need someone who understands the work and don't mind if you need to get up to speed on current practice trends. Prior law firm experience is required, as is direct engagement with clients. JD from a US law school and bar admission are also required. Compensation and Benefits: In your cover letter provide us with your hourly salary requirements. After one (1) year with the firm where you are working 20 or more hrs/week, we will cover the cost of a single state bar renewal, and you will become eligible for our CLE credit reimbursement program. To Apply: We are looking to fill this position in August 2025. Please send your Cover Letter and Resume to the attention of the Hiring Manager. Please note that a writing sample and 3 References will be requested and checked in advance of making an offer. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
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