Description:
About the Firm:Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg & Shawe, LLP is an established Savannah law firm with offices in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler and South Carolina. We represent individuals, families, businesses, lenders, developers and trade associations in real estate, corporate and probate matters. We are seeking an associate attorney for our Richmond Hill office who will grow with the Firm and take on meaningful client responsibility early.
Responsibilities:
- Real Estate: conduct and supervise residential and commercial closings, including title examination review and curative work, and draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements and loan documents.
- Corporate: form and advise business entities, draft operating agreements, shareholder agreements and other governing documents, and assist with business acquisitions and sales.
- Probate: handle estate administration and probate proceedings, and prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related estate planning documents.
- Work directly with clients, lenders, brokers, courts and opposing counsel.
Qualifications:
- J.D. and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia (South Carolina admission a plus)
- 2 to 5 years of experience in real estate, corporate or probate practice
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills with close attention to detail
- Ability to manage a high volume of matters independently
- Interest in developing a client base in the Richmond Hill and Bryan County community
