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Job 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.

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

Company Description

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC has historically represented over 350 financial institutions nationwide. With its finger to the pulse of the financial services industry, the firm works with legislators on both the state and federal level to assure quality legislation, particularly for its mortgage servicing clients. The firm's unique ability to meet the specific needs of clientele, combined with industry perspective, experience, team approach, and personalized attention, assures clients cost effective and comprehensive legal counsel. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC is passionate about fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional development. Our most valued investment is human capital. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.