Legal Jobs in Athens

Precloser Duties: Helps answer the telephone. Orders office supplies. Greets parties to the closing. Monitors the general office email account (in addition to their own) to receive the initial title orders. Opens files in Softpro. Orders title with third party vendors. Sends out initial preclosing information sheets. Orders mortgage, lien, tax, and HOA payoffs. Reviews title exam and bring appropriate matters to attorney's attention. Prepares any documents needed to clear ... read more

Director II Compliance (Ethics) The candidate manages 10-15 people and is responsible for directing the implementation of the department's initiatives. Manages day to day operations of the Ethics program, to include associate misconduct investigations, management of the company's ethics helpline and other reporting sources, conflicts of interest process, and screening process. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advocate and innovate strategic programmi... read more

Closing Coordinator Duties: Assists all parties to a real estate transaction (attorneys, preclosers, closers, postclosers, agents, and lenders) put together and complete a real estate closing. Review title to ensure clear. Reviews preclosed files to ensure complete. Reviews CD prior to sending to clients to ensure it is correct. Sends settlement statements to all parties prior to closing for review. Coordinates between parties and closers to ensure all closing documents ar... read more

Client by Client Conflict Attorney The candidate will accept assigned cases on an ad hoc basis for indigent defendants where the local public defender office has declared a conflict of interest. Should be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia. Must be willing to accept all assigned cases in Juvenile and/or Superior Court in a designated geographic area. Should have experience in criminal trial litigation. Must have a law practice with necessary support whic... read more

Closer Duties: Access all preclosing from closing office. Using lender’s closing instructions prepare CD. Submit CD to lender for approval copying closing office. Complete all documents needed for closing. Submit documents to closing office for execution and completion. Prepare final title insurance policies. Assist office in obtaining funding number/approval to disburse from lender. Ensure file is in balance for funding. Cut checks affecting title to the property and se... read more

Tax Associate The candidate join tax compliance and planning team. Responsibilities will include preparation of tax returns for a variety of business and individual clients; consulting related projects; and general accounting work. Would have 3+ years of tax return compliance experience; excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, detail oriented, and technology savvy. Experience with Thomson Reuters Ultra Tax, tax preparation software, is a plus. read more

Postcloser / Disburser Duties: Make all copies required by lender and return completed file in format required. Mail any remaining checks to third parties. Complete scan of completed file into softpro. Overnight all recording and checks to appropriate clerk of county within 48 hours of closing. Return all recorded documents to purchasers, sellers, and lender. Handle all calls and resolve any issues arising after closing is complete. Review files to ensure checks and wires ... read more

Administrative Clerk The candidate must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least one-year general office experience including typing, data entry, filing, and customer service. Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management and collaboration skills. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English (read, write and speak). Strongly preferred that you have experience working with database systems. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize... read more

Appellate Contract Attorney The candidate will join appellate substantive and procedural practice. Will also handle: Step-by-step support from Appellate Programs; A Lexis-Nexis research account; Sample motions, briefs, and other pleadings; Assistance with client managements; Access to firm’s brief bank; Training from firm's staff and other experts; Help with issue-spotting & strategy with Mastermind Sessions; Access to firm’s forensic science expertise. read more

Client by Client Conflict Attorney The candidate will accept assigned cases on an ad hoc basis for indigent defendants where the local public defender office has declared a conflict of interest. Should be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia. Must be willing to accept all assigned cases in Juvenile and/or Superior Court in a designated geographic area. Should have experience in criminal trial litigation. Must have a law practice with necessary support whic... read more