Job Responsibilities
I represent real estate developers and lenders in all aspects of
real estate law. This involves a lot of contract negotiation,
document preparation, due diligence and strategy. I work
approximately 10-12 hours per day, 5 days per week. Typically,
50% of each day involves contract drafting and preparation. 25%
involves negotiation and strategy with clients and/or opposing
counsel. 25% involves due diligence review.
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Job Requirements
Undergraduate degree from Harvard University. JD from University
of Maine School of Law.
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Uppers
Daily contact with great clients who appreciate the unique value that my company
brings to each transaction.
Daily intellectual stimulation that results from working on extremely complex
transactions.
Working with other highly educated and motivated professionals.
Not having a "boss" (i.e. being able to come and go as I please as long as the
work gets done)
Ability to move up at the firm through high quality work rather than through
politics or rainmaking.
Not a lot of travel required.
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Downers
Billable hours. It is difficult to bill every 6 minutes of your
day.
Long hours.
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Lifestyle
Work hours are long (anywhere from 50-70 hours a week).
Not a lot of business travel required.
Not a huge amount of company social events.
Dress is business casual.
Office atmosphere is very friendly.
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Compensation
Base salary = $160,000 to $190,000 per year
Bonuses = none
Benefits = full health and dental, 4 weeks vacation, 4 weeks paid
paternity
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Advice to Jobseekers
For job seekers considering the field of law, please be advised
that law firms are much different than the versions that we see
on television.
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