Associate Attorney

Description

SUMMARY

Represent law firm clients including lenders, investors, financial institutions, large and small businesses. Applicants should be a licensed attorney in good standing in the state of Georgia. Candidates with 0-3 years of experience and candidates that have recently graduated from law school and have applied for the Georgia Bar will be considered. This position involves practicing law in the areas of real estate, banking, corporate law, and litigation. We do not expect candidates to have experience or be proficient in each of these areas. This is a full time, in-office position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Real Estate Law:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, leases, and related documents.
  • Conduct due diligence for real estate transactions, including title searches and property assessments.
  • Advise clients on zoning, land use, and environmental regulations.
• Banking Law:
  • Provide legal counsel on banking regulations and compliance matters.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of loan agreements, security documents, and other financial instruments.
  • Represent clients in negotiations and disputes with financial institutions.
• Corporate Law:
  • Advise on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and business structuring.
  • Draft and review corporate documents, including bylaws, shareholder agreements, and partnership agreements.
  • Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on corporate transactions.
• Litigation:
  • Represent clients in civil litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare for trials, hearings, and depositions.
  • Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution processes.
• General Responsibilities:
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys and other team members to provide comprehensive legal services.
  • Manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and effective client service.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proactive and self-starter.
• Must be committed to providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with clients, attorneys, other internal employees, and outside parties.
• Must be able to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills; the position requires the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. This is a full-time position Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes a salary commensurate with your experience and accomplishments.

If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a dynamic, growing firm, please submit your resume. Resume submissions will be considered confidential.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume and salary expectations to [email protected] and put in the subject line “Duluth, Georgia - Associate Attorney”.

**Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration**

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.