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Description

Salary Range $100k - $125k + Benefits

Hybrid position 3 days a week in office Foothill Ranch, CA

Position Summary

As our Junior Counsel, Litigation, you’ll carry out complex legal assignments requiring substantive legal knowledge in diverse practice areas. With supervision from our Managing Counsel, Litigation, you’ll 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.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research; independently develop, recommend, and present defense strategies on behalf of Freedom ForeverCorrespond with other parties' attorney to discuss cases and negotiate for the dismissal or resolution of cases at all stages in the litigation processReview, prepare and negotiate leases, settlement agreements, third-party contracts, and other commercial documentsRespond to Complaints, Discovery Requests, and file other Motions with the Court, as neededCreate and maintain contract database and monitor contract renewalsRepresent the company in legal proceedingsPerform other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

JD Degree from ABA accredited law schoolA 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 preferredReal property, corporate and employment law is a plusMust be adaptable and responsive working in a fast-paced environmentExcellent writing, research, and analytical skillsAbility to communicate professionally with a diverse range of company personnel Can meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detailMust have a valid driver’s license/insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to attend hearings and other legal matters as neededBilingual Spanish and English is a plus

Physical Demands And Abilities

Regularly use office equipment and computers for extended periods of timeComfortable reviewing and entering information into a computer for extended periods of timeAble to move from sitting to standing positions, bend, twist, and use hands and fingersSee details of objects that are less than a few feet awayCan speak clearly so listeners can understand, and listen to understand another personOccasionally lift 5-10 pounds

High Priority

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