Writing Editing Legal Research Paid intern or employee
Owner with 20+ years of publishing, real estate, design, legal, and business experience seeks an excellent writer and legal/business assistant.
Minimum Requirements: • Exceptional analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills; • Excellent memory--must recall past notes, documents and research and locate information quickly in notebooks, files, computer; • Able to participate in negotiations in an informed and professional manner; • Able to attend formal meetings with attorneys/business experts/architects, and display excellent client-relationship skills; • Professional presence and wardrobe required for meetings (otherwise, casual is acceptable); • Able to execute assigned tasks with meticulous detail; work under pressure and meet deadlines; • Review and assimilate voluminous notes from owner, attorneys, and design professionals; • Assist owner to document and assess risks based on facts and relevant law; • Demonstrate proficiency in drafting clear, concise, and accurate memoranda; • Typing on computer/tablet must be at a high enough speed to be efficient; • Assist owner to research the law regarding formation and operation of various business entities (e.g. corporations, LLCs, partnerships, trusts, etc.); • Motivated, organized, hard-worker who is ready to take responsibility for challenging issues with an intellectual curiosity and desire to grow and develop enhanced skillsets;
Applicant Background and Job Information: • Recent college graduates may be okay, subject to proof of excellent capabilities; • Ex or current attorneys with great writing ability are welcome to investigate this position; • Must provide resume, cover letter, professional and/or academic references, and a writing sample (5-9 pages; • May be part time or full time, additional overtime hours available; owner may afford some flexibility with scheduling; • Position offers substantial advancement to include other duties (e.g., management of projects, accounting and finance); • Compensation: commensurate with competence and experience;
Please apply if you can be truly committed to the opportunities and requirements embedded in this posting.
Thank you.