Associate Attorney - Condo & HOA

The successful candidate will be based in California and will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation on issues pertaining to eminent domain. Responsibilities Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and other court documents Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and other legal proceedings Prepare and present evidence at administrative and judicial hearings Advise clients on legal issues related to eminent domain, including valuation, compensation, and eminent domain law Collaborate with other legal professionals, including paralegals and other attorneys Manage and prioritize a high volume of cases, ensuring that all deadlines are met Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders Requirements Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school Admission to the California Bar 4+ years’ complex litigation experience, with public agency acquisitions, eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation Strong legal research and writing skills Excellent negotiation skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Sound judgment and problem-solving ability

Need someone to help with legal research in e multi-facted lawsuit being simultaneously litigated in three New York courts. Case involves standard as well as quite issues on both the trial and the appellate level.

Responsibilities: Assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions from contracts and loan commitments through closing and post-closing. Draft and/or review and analyze all required correspondence and commercial purchase and sale, lease, loan, tax and escrow documents, including, but not limited to: Letters of Intent, Purchase and Sale Agreements, Escrow Instructions, Deeds of Trust, Promissory Notes, Releases of Liens, Continuing Guaranties, Loan Agreements, Environmental Indemnity Agreements, Leases, Estoppel Certificates, UCC forms and Security Agreements. Assist with commercial real estate due diligence, including title and survey reviews, title objection letters, lease reviews, municipal lien searches, and UCC, judgment, litigation and lien searches. Coordinate transaction from the beginning through close of escrow in preparation of commercial and municipal real estate deals, which includes affordable and public housing transactions. Prepare organizational documents and assist in entity formation. Prepare closing checklists, critical date timelines, title commitments, title policies, closing statements, title and other affidavits, entity authorizations, customary closing documentation, etc. Responsible for closing binders and assisting with other aspects of the transactions as needed, both locally and nationally. Provide coordination efforts with respect to documentation and closing of real estate transactions, including sales, purchases, leases and financing. Serve as liaison between legal team and client to assure quality and timely response. Daily contact (in person, in writing, or on the telephone) with clients, opposing counsel, brokers, as well as title and escrow officers, while demonstrating a positive attitude with professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions. Assist in performing due diligence review, including hiring consultants, corporate or other entity status (obtaining good standing certificates and certified copies of formation documents from Secretaries of State), review and analysis of environmental studies, surveys and preliminary title reports, maps and underlying title documents. Online research using Westlaw, Lexis, various Secretary of State business portals, Board of Equalization, State and Federal Tax Form portals and County and City portals. Select, assemble, summarize and compile substantive information by use of federal, state and local agency statutes, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, digests, commentaries, legal instruments and other materials/sources of information specific to the applicable practice area. Conduct legal, public records, and other research relating to simple and complex matters. Summarize findings and recommend proposed courses of action and/or solutions to the assigning attorney; is knowledgeable about internet research sources; assists with problem formulation, data collection, and analysis as needed by the assigning attorney. Prepare legal documents and correspondence applicable to the practice area in draft and final forms – including redline, as directed by the assigning attorney, and utilizes independent judgment to determine proper distribution; proofread legal documents and correspondence and make required corrections in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Perform research and analysis of real property legal descriptions, property ownership, property profiles, title reports, leases, licenses and contracts. Requirements Must possess a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program OR accredited post-secretary institution Minimum of four years of specific paralegal experience working in commercial real estate in a law firm

Position in a small fast-paced firm with a focus on residential real estate, looking for Real Estate Paralegal. This is a 9AM-5PM, with some overtime as needed. Key Responsibilities: Preparing closing documents and post closing letters Editing and redlining documents Ability to manage deadlines and stay organized with high volume of closings and transactions Miscellaneous administrative duties (opening/maintaining/closing files, photocopying, printing, scanning, faxing, certified mailings) Answer telephones and handle emails Preparation of deeds and powers of attorney Ordering municipal liens certificates, plot plans and title abstracts Experience with the following is preferred but not necessary as we are willing to train the right person: Residential real estate transactions Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe and ability to easily navigate the internet Proficiency with E-Closing and Simplifile programs

The successful candidate will be based in California and will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation on issues pertaining to eminent domain. Responsibilities Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and other court documents Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and other legal proceedings Prepare and present evidence at administrative and judicial hearings Advise clients on legal issues related to eminent domain, including valuation, compensation, and eminent domain law Collaborate with other legal professionals, including paralegals and other attorneys Manage and prioritize a high volume of cases, ensuring that all deadlines are met Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders Requirements Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school Admission to the California Bar 4+ years’ complex litigation experience, with public agency acquisitions, eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation Strong legal research and writing skills Excellent negotiation skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Sound judgment and problem-solving ability

Dusty Strings Company seeks a skilled teammate to join our Office Team. For over 45 years, Dusty Strings has been designing and building harps and hammered dulcimers in Seattle. We have become highly respected in the world-wide music community for excellent craftspersonship, mesmerizing sound, and caring customer service. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, health & dental insurance, and a positive and collaborative work environment. Responsibilities include - Maintaining all regular accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, P/R, benefits administration, account reconciliations, filing city & state tax reports, managing deadlines and general reporting - Taking customer orders and providing customer service over the phone and by email - Other assorted tasks (as a small company, we all wear many hats!) Requirements - Organized and accurate with numbers - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets, or equivalent - Familiarity with Quickbooks Desktop or other accounting software Helpful traits - Inquisitive problem solver - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong initiative and self-management skills - Ability to provide helpful and courteous customer service to co-workers and customers - Knowledge of and interest for music and musical instruments My name is Ray Mooers and I’m the co-owner and founder of Dusty Strings Company, which started with a fascination for the hammered dulcimer in 1979. From our real grass-roots beginnings, we have had the opportunity to grow Dusty Strings into an internationally-respected brand of hammered dulcimers and harps, as well as a widely known and appreciated regional music store and music school in Fremont. The only way this could have happened is with the help of many dedicated individuals who have shared our vision of providing quality instruments and service that enhance the lives of our customers through music. These are the employees of Dusty Strings. With 45 years of high-quality musical instrument manufacturing and retailing right here in the heart of Seattle, we must be doing something right. Come join our team of artisans who take pride in accomplishing high-quality work every day! Apply here: https://dustystrings.bamboohr.com/careers/24?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D No phone calls and no in-person visits, please. Dusty Strings is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, caste, or any other status protected by law.