What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Real Estate and Finance position at Kutak Rock LLP?
JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock seeks an Associate to join the Real Estate and Finance department in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate will have an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex business, real estate and asset-based finance transactions; specialty finance transactions; real estate development and leasing; affordable housing and/or bankruptcy; restructuring and workout matters while working closely with experienced partners. Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms", provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career as they matriculate toward partnership opportunities in a collegial and collaborative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft financial documents
- Review and manage real estate-related due diligence
- Review leasing and purchase/sale documentation
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team environment
- Commitment to achieving the goals of Firm clients
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school in the United States required
- Excellent academic record preferred
- Currently admitted to practice in Nebraska with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within one year required
Position Information
Status: Exempt
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Flexible paid vacation leave. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
About the Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.
